HST Manager

Yancoal Australia Ltd; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance and life insurance

Subsidised private health insurance

Paid parent leave

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Access to financial education

Job summary

A leading mining company in New South Wales seeks an experienced HST Manager to enhance health, safety, and training across its Moolarben Complex. The ideal candidate will offer strategic leadership in safety management, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations while fostering a proactive safety culture. Responsibilities include developing safety policies, leading incident investigations, and mentoring the safety team. The role offers competitive benefits, including flexible work arrangements and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Work, Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Experience in a safety management role within mining or heavy industry.
• Knowledge of mining safety legislation and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s Health, Safety & Training function.
• Develop and monitor safety management systems and policies.
• Oversee incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

Skills

Formal Qualifications in Work, Health & Safety

Proven experience in a safety management role

Strong knowledge of mining safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to engage all levels of the workforce

Commitment to proactive safety culture

Education

Qualifications in Work, Health & Safety or related discipline

Job description

HST Manager – Yancoal Australia Ltd

Join to apply for the HST Manager role at Yancoal Australia Ltd. The Heath, Safety & Training Manager will report directly to the site General Manager and be responsible for providing strategic leadership across the Moolarben Complex (Open Cut, Underground and CHPP sites) and drive continuous improvement in health, safety, training & risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s Health, Safety & Training function and provide expert advice across all operational areas
• Develop, implement and monitor safety management systems, policies and procedures
• Foster a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching and engagement with all stakeholders
• Oversee incident investigations, risk assessments and audits to ensure continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and company standards
• Collaborate with operational leaders to embed safety standards into daily practices and operational planning

Skills and Experience

• Formal Qualifications in Work, Health & Safety or related discipline
• Proven experience in a safety management role within mining or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of mining safety legislation, risk management & auditing processes
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage all levels of the workforce
• A proven commitment to driving a proactive safety-first culture
• Passion for coaching, mentoring and building leadership capability within the onsite safety team

Benefits

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Paid parent leave
• Fitness Passport – discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Mining

Diversity and Inclusion

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

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