Health, Safety & Training Superintendent (CQL)

Fitzroy Mining Operations; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a Health, Safety & Training Superintendent to lead HST across our coal operations in Queensland. You will shape risk management, incident investigations, and training programs, embedding HST standards in daily activity.

You will drive a visible, hands-on leadership style, build relationships with operations teams and ensure compliance with legislation and SHMS requirements. This is a senior, performance-driven role in a growing mining business.

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.
• Internal Auditor qualification and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of HST systems, standards and processes.
• Oversee risk management, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure statutory compliance, workforce training and competency.
• Drive safety culture with strong frontline engagement.

Skills

Health & Safety

Training Management

Coal Mining

Audit & Compliance

Incident Investigation

Education

OHS Qualification

Tools

SharePoint

LMS

SISPAV

Pulse

Job description

Health, Safety & Training Superintendent (CQL)

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.