Health, Safety & Training Superintendent

Peabody; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Training Superintendent to lead the site’s HSE and Emergency Management functions at Centurion underground mine, located roughly 160 kilometres west of Mackay. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will drive safety performance, workforce capability, and risk management systems while supporting ramp-up and long-term operation of Centurion Mine.

This role emphasizes practical improvements, strong leadership and building a proactive safety

Qualifications

• Senior Health, Safety and/or Training leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health legislation.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence safety outcomes.
• Experience managing training systems, competency frameworks and workforce capability programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, Training, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Management-level statutory qualifications or experience within underground coal mining will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety and Training teams to meet site safety and business objectives.
• Drive compliance with Queensland coal mining legislation and Peabody standards.
• Develop and implement health, safety, training and emergency response strategies.
• Provide expert advice on risk management, incident prevention and critical controls.
• Oversee training frameworks, competency management and workforce development.
• Lead incident investigations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor site performance via leading and lagging safety indicators.
• Foster a proactive safety culture with accountability and visible leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Training programs

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

B.S. or equivalent degree

Safety Certificate preferred

Job description

The Opportunity

Peabody is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Training Superintendent to join the team at our Centurion underground mine, located approximately 160 kilometres west of Mackay.

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the site’s Health, Safety, Training and Emergency Management functions. You will play a critical role in driving the continual improvement of safety performance, workforce capability, compliance and risk management systems while supporting the successful ramp-up and long-term operation of Centurion Mine.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong and visible leader who is passionate about safety, workforce development and building a proactive safety culture within a dynamic underground mining environment.

Your Impact

• Lead and develop the Health, Safety and Training teams to achieve site safety and business objectives.
• Drive compliance with Queensland coal mining legislation, Peabody standards and site management systems.
• Develop and implement health, safety, training and emergency response strategies aligned with operational requirements.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders on risk management, incident prevention and critical controls.
• Oversee training frameworks, competency management and workforce development programs.
• Lead incident investigations, audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor site performance through the analysis of leading and lagging safety indicators.
• Foster a proactive safety culture built on accountability, engagement and visible leadership.

About You

You are an experienced and safety-focused leader with a strong understanding of underground coal mining operations. You are passionate about developing people, strengthening workforce capability and delivering practical improvements across health, safety, training and risk management.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior Health, Safety and/or Training leadership role within underground coal mining.
• Strong understanding of Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health legislation and associated obligations.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence positive safety outcomes.
• Experience managing training systems, competency frameworks and workforce capability programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, Training, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Management-level statutory qualifications or experience within underground coal mining will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• 9-day fortnight roster (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday).
• Flexible residential arrangements in Moranbah, DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane.
• Domestic relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy.
• Modern accommodation village with premium facilities and meals.
• Onsite gym, fitness facilities and group fitness classes.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
• Novated leasing options and WHEREFIT lifestyle benefits.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Ongoing learning, career development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead a critical function supporting the success of a world-class underground operation.
• Long-term career stability with a world-class operation and significant mine life.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia and serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary

The Superintendent Safety will develop and implement Occupational Health and Safety policies which meet legislative requirements and manage the implementation of these policies throughout the organization.

Education

• B.S. or equivalent degree
• Safety Certificate preferred