Health & Safety Superintendent

Aurelia Metals; Nymagee; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives and share plans

Family-friendly rosters

WORK180 Employer of Choice

Training and development

Job summary

Aurelia Metals Limited is seeking a Health & Safety Leader to head the site HSEC function at Federation Mine, Nymagee NSW. You will lead and mentor the Health & Safety team, partner with site leaders and contractors, and drive risk management, compliance and a culture of accountability.

The role requires mining HSE experience, strong knowledge of WHS legislation, incident investigation capability, emergency management, and the ability to influence at all levels.

Qualifications

• Relevant health and safety qualifications or studies.
• Experience leading health & safety team within a mining environment.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and contracting workforces.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and safety systems.
• Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Emergency response or emergency management experience.
• Training, assessment or workforce development qualifications.
• Ability to coach, mentor and influence people at all levels.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Health & Safety team
• Partner with leaders and contractors to strengthen safety outcomes
• Foster a positive, inclusive and proactive safety culture
• Provide trusted health and safety advice across the operation
• Support risk management and critical control effectiveness
• Lead incident investigations and learning reviews
• Champion workforce wellbeing and engagement initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement across health and safety systems

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Mine site experience

WHS knowledge

Incident investigations

ICAM Lead

Emergency management

Training & development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Health & Safety qualifications

Safety studies

Job description

About Us

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.

About Us

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.

We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth.

The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.

About The Role

Reporting to the HSEC Manager, you will lead the site's health and safety function, ensuring effective risk management, legislative compliance and continuous improvement of safety systems and practices. You will provide leadership and mentoring to the Health & Safety team, building capability, supporting professional development and fostering a culture of accountability, care and continuous learning.

Working closely with site leaders and operational teams, you will partner with the business to strengthen safety performance, support effective risk management and maintain a safe, healthy and high-performing workplace.

• Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)
• Location: Federation Mine, Nymagee NSW

Travel options

• DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance
• FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Health & Safety team
• Partner with leaders and contractors to strengthen safety outcomes
• Foster a positive, inclusive and proactive safety culture
• Provide trusted health and safety advice across the operation
• Support risk management and critical control effectiveness
• Lead incident investigations and learning reviews
• Champion workforce wellbeing and engagement initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement across health and safety systems

Qualifications And Experience

• Relevant health and safety qualifications or studies
• Experience leading health & Safety team within a mining environment
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and contracting workforces
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and safety systems
• Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• ICAM Lead Investigator and/or Lead Auditor qualifications
• Emergency response or emergency management experience
• Training, assessment or workforce development qualifications
• Ability to coach, mentor and influence people at all levels
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED – BE AN AURELIAN

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What We Offer

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs
• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options
• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits
• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways

Our recruitment process

We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What To Expect

• Application review – we assess applications as they are received
• Initial screen – a short call with our HR team
• Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative
• Work-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre- employment medical, references and/or skills testing
• Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.