Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Superintendent

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Superintendent at the Aquila Mine in Middlemount, QLD. This full-time position focuses on managing injury management processes, workplace health initiatives, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates have a tertiary qualification in Health Sciences and a strong background in Occupational Health & Hygiene, along with leadership experience. Attractive salary, bonuses, and various residential options are offered.

Benefits

Attractive Salary & Annual Bonus

Company funded Camp accommodation

Subsidised Housing options

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Occupational Health & Hygiene.
• Experience in Workers' Compensation legislation.
• Knowledge of and experience in mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all workers' compensation cases.
• Oversee drug and alcohol screening programs.
• Drive people development of direct reports.

Skills

Occupational Health & Hygiene

Workers’ Compensation legislation

Risk Management

Health risk management principles

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health Sciences

Job description

Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Superintendent

• Full-time

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. We are already making a real difference by finding and extracting the metals and minerals that make everyday life possible – from mobile phones to medicines. We focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation, pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, choosing to do the right thing every time and showing care and respect for people and the planet.

We have an exciting opportunity based at award-winning Aquila Mine based in Middlemount, QLD to join a technology focused operation with a keen eye for improvement and a purpose‑led, high performing culture within the site safety and health function.

The Occupational Health & Rehabilitation Superintendent, reporting to the Safety and Health Manager, will execute occupational health processes, focused on injury management and worker rehabilitation, fitness for work, health surveillance and medical screening, wellbeing and develop and implement key programs toward injury prevention to achieve zero harm.

The key accountabilities and responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage the full lifecycle of all workers’ compensation cases, including engaging with insurer, workers, internal stakeholders, medical practitioners, develop and oversee rehabilitation strategies
• Oversee acute injury management provided by onsite Health Professionals (i.e. Site Medics and Injury Management Officers) and manage ongoing injury management
• Oversee drug and alcohol screening and fatigue management programs, including management of non‑compliance to drug and alcohol management system in accordance with set policies and procedures
• Manage onsite health services, including direct supervision of onsite Health Professionals (i.e. Site Medics and Injury Management Officers), ensuring efficient and effective service delivery in line with scope of services of contract
• Present at pre‑start on injuries, reported and status feedback on HPH/HPI injury investigations and education on health‑related topics (e.g. fitness for work awareness)
• Ensure accurate reporting of injury classifications and lost time/restricted days for Month End Reporting
• Drive people development of direct reports through targeted development interventions
• Oversee the implementation of site health and wellbeing initiatives
• Conduct and participate in SMC and site audit programs
• Support compliance with external (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements
• Contribute to a purpose‑led, high performing culture within the site safety and health function and perform other requirements as assigned by the SHE Manager

To be successful in this role ideally you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant Health Sciences area with practical safety experience
• Demonstrated experience in Occupational Health & Hygiene and Workers’ Compensation legislation
• Formal qualification or training in Risk Management and ISO accreditation
• Demonstratable knowledge of health risk management principles and implementing continuous improvement
• Knowledge of and experience in mining operations
• Strong track record with engaging with stakeholders across multiple sites and workstreams
• Ability to establish and lead a team to safely deliver work and foster a safety‑first attitude and culture

• Full‑time, permanent position at Aquila Mine, Middlemount QLD
• Monday to Friday site role with 9‑day fortnight available
• Attractive Salary & Annual Bonus + 12% Superannuation
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO Options
• Subsidised Anglo Housing options
• Company funded Camp accommodation & mess available
• Anglo American company benefits

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you will find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company – and we are still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers, and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we are also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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Closing Date

12 January 2026

Please note, screening and interview may take place prior to closing date - applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

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