Mine Safety & Health Lead (12-Month FTC) | Relocation/DIDO

Middlemount coal; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

DIDO options

Local residence support

Job summary

Middlemount Coal Mine in Queensland seeks a Health & Safety professional to lead site safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Health Safety Superintendent, you will drive incident investigations, risk management, and provide guidance across the site’s safety programs.

You will liaise with medical professionals, manage rehabilitation for injured workers, and foster robust stakeholder relationships while delivering continuous improvement and strong safety performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety in resources/mining environments.
• Knowledge of Coal Mining Safety and Health Act & Regulations.
• Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or Occupational Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Providing direction and strategic planning to the site's Health and Safety team.
• Coordinating support services in line with site goals and legislative obligations.
• Ensuring compliance with the Site Safety & Health Management System and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulations.
• Delivering business objectives in a cost-effective and safe manner.
• Overseeing task planning, including health, safety, environment and community impact.
• Assisting in operational budgets and resource cost control.
• Developing and implementing standards, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leading and supporting the team to deliver strong performance through coordination.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Injury management

Legislation knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Occupational Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Middlemount Coal Mine in Queensland seeks a Health & Safety professional to lead site safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Health Safety Superintendent, you will drive incident investigations, risk management, and provide guidance across the site’s safety programs.

You will liaise with medical professionals, manage rehabilitation for injured workers, and foster robust stakeholder relationships while delivering continuous improvement and strong safety performance.