Occupational Health & Hygiene Officer (Mining)

Anglo American; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential

FIFO (company funded)

DIDO options

Subsidised accommodation

Gym membership

Relocation assistance

Company benefits

Job summary

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal in Australia is seeking a Health and Hygiene Officer to support the execution of occupational health and hygiene processes at the operation. You will assist with injury management, health surveillance, and exposure management while supporting the Site Health Superintendent and broader Safety and Health team.

The role covers hygiene sampling, wellness programs, drug/alcohol testing, record-keeping, reporting, and supplier/contractor health compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a health sciences field.
• Experience in occupational health and hygiene, preferably in Queensland coal mining.
• Knowledge of Queensland Coal Mining health regulations and Recognised Standards.
• Knowledge of health risk management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with injury management, workers’ compensation and health assessments.
• Coordinate occupational hygiene sampling, fit testing and wellness activities.
• Support drug and alcohol testing program and sample management.
• Maintain accurate health records and ensure confidentiality.
• Prepare monthly health and safety reports and data entry (Isometrix, ChemAlert).
• Respond to health and hygiene queries and scale when necessary.
• Manage inventory of first aid/testing equipment and process invoices.
• Ensure contractor health requirements and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Occupational health

Health risk management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement

Zero Harm

Education

Health Sciences degree

Tools

Isometrix

ChemAlert

Job description

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal in Australia is seeking a Health and Hygiene Officer to support the execution of occupational health and hygiene processes at the operation. You will assist with injury management, health surveillance, and exposure management while supporting the Site Health Superintendent and broader Safety and Health team.

The role covers hygiene sampling, wellness programs, drug/alcohol testing, record-keeping, reporting, and supplier/contractor health compliance.