Health & Safety Superintendent

CSG Talent; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Australian Based Mining Owner is seeking a Health & Safety Superintendent (Mining) to lead health, safety and training across the site. Reporting to the HSEC Manager, you will drive risk management, build workforce capability, and ensure compliance with Victorian WHS standards while promoting a strong safety culture.

You will develop and manage the training framework, oversee audits, investigations, and emergency planning, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of safety professionals to support

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Minimum 5–10 years' experience in health, safety, and training leadership within mining, resources, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and mining regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety management systems and incident investigations (ICAM, TapRooT, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Health and Safety Management System, driving a strong safety culture through visible leadership and workforce engagement.
• Oversee risk management processes, including hazard identification, critical risk controls, workplace inspections, and safety assurance activities.
• Lead investigations into significant incidents, injuries, and high-potential events, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions effectively implemented.
• Develop and manage the site's training and competency framework.
• Oversee occupational health and wellbeing program and health monitoring processes.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, and ensure timely compliance reporting to regulators, auditors, and internal leadership teams.
• Maintain and test emergency response plans, and support emergency preparedness across the site.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Health, Safety, and Training professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Leadership

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

The Role: Reporting to the HSEC Manager, the Health, Safety and Training Superintendent is a key leadership role responsible for driving health and safety leadership, risk management, and workforce training capability across the mining operation. The role ensures compliance with Victorian WHS legislation while embedding a strong safety culture, building team competency, and supporting operational excellence across the site.

Title: Health & Safety Superintendent (Mining)

Location: Regional VIC

Salary: $170k - $190k + Super + Bonus + Benefits

Roster: 5/2 - Mon-Fri

Company : Australian Based Mining Owner

Reports to: HSEC Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Health and Safety Management System, Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership and workforce engagement.
• Oversee risk management processes, including hazard identification, critical risk controls, workplace inspections, and safety assurance activities.
• Lead investigations into significant incidents, injuries, and high-potential events, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions effectively implemented.
• Develop and manage the site's training and competency framework.
• Oversee occupational health and wellbeing program and health monitoring processes.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, and ensure timely compliance reporting to regulators, auditors, and internal leadership teams.
• Maintain and test emergency response plans, and support emergency preparedness across the site.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Health, Safety, and Training professionals.

About You:

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in health, safety, and training leadership within mining, resources, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and mining regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety management systems and leading incident investigations (ICAM, TapRooT, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven capability to lead, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.