Health, Safety & Training Superintendent (CQL)

Argo Coal Management; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a Health, Safety & Training Superintendent to lead strategic and operational HST across the CHPP team in Queensland. You will drive risk management, incident investigations and continuous improvement of safety and training standards, ensuring compliance and workforce capability.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong stakeholder engagement and a proven track record in coal mining safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ Health, Safety & Training management experience in coal mining; underground experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation and SHMS requirements.
• Tertiary OHS qualification with coal mining risk and compliance experience.
• Internal Auditor qualification and experience.
• Experience with formal risk assessment methodologies including Bow‑Tie, HAZOP and WRAC.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience with H&S systems including SharePoint, LMS, SISPAV and Pulse.
• Strong communication, influencing, coaching and relationship‑building skills.
• High level of computer literacy and attention to detail.
• Visible, hands‑on leadership style with strong frontline engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of HST systems, standards and processes.
• Accountability for risk management, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure statutory compliance, workforce training and contractor safety.
• Embed HST standards into everyday operational activities and culture.
• Build strong relationships across operation and key stakeholders.

Job description

Health, Safety & Training Superintendent (CQL)

1d ago , from Argo Coal Management Pty Ltd

Join Argo Natural Resources, a business built around people.

Argo Natural Resources is a people-led mining business producing high-quality steelmaking coal from assets located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

With operations including Carborough Downs, Ironbark No. 1, Broadlea and New Burton Mine, Argo is proud to play a vital role in Queensland’s resources industry.

This role is based in our Coal Quality & Logistics (CHPP) team. Argo brings together people, performance and operational excellence to responsibly deliver the resources that help build our cities and support thriving communities.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the General Manager/SSE, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across Health, Safety and Training (HST), ensuring the operation maintains a strong safety culture, meets its legislative obligations and continually improves its health, safety and training performance.

You’ll lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HST systems, standards and processes, with accountability for risk management, incident investigation, statutory compliance, workforce training and competency, occupational health, contractor safety and emergency management.

This is a key leadership role requiring a visible, hands‑on Superintendent who can build strong relationships across the operation, provide clear direction to the workforce and operational leaders, and drive accountability at every level. You’ll be instrumental in strengthening safety culture, developing workforce capability and ensuring HST standards are embedded into everyday operational activities.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 5 years’ Health, Safety & Training management experience in coal mining; underground experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation and SHMS requirements.
• Tertiary OHS qualification with coal mining risk and compliance experience.
• Internal Auditor qualification and experience.
• Experience with formal risk assessment methodologies including Bow‑Tie, HAZOP and WRAC.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience with H&S systems including SharePoint, LMS, SISPAV and Pulse.
• Strong communication, influencing, coaching and relationship‑building skills.
• High level of computer literacy and attention to detail.
• Visible, hands‑on leadership style with strong frontline engagement.
• Ability to build a positive safety culture where workers feel comfortable reporting hazards and concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently apply safety standards across employees, contractors and management.

WHY ARGO?

• 5/2/4/3 roster
• FIFO/DIDO or Residential Options available
• Accommodation is provided and flexible based on your home location.
• Attractive remuneration and other benefits available with career progression opportunities.
• Within our Coal Quality & Logistics (CHPP) team, we are building more than an operations — we are building a long‑term team of skilled, committed people who want to grow, contribute, and be part of our success for years to come.
• At Argo, your next career step isn’t just a move—it’s where your experience is valued, your impact is amplified, and you’re set up to excel.

When you join Argo Natural Resources, you’re joining a team with the opportunity to make a real impact, grow your career and contribute to the future of our industry. If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

NOTE: we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.