Safety Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free camp accommodation and mess

FIFO flights

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Subsidised housing

Gym membership

EAP for employees & family

Job summary

Anglo American Australia is seeking a Safety Advisor to join the Capcoal Open Cut team at Middlemount. You will partner with operational leaders to identify, assess and control critical risks, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and company requirements.

You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations and risk reviews, and coordinate site risk, compliance and assurance frameworks to drive continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification in Safety is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a Coal Mine is advantageous.
• Current Manual Drivers Licence is required.
• Proficient with SharePoint and safety systems like Isometrics.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and control site risks with operational leaders.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and risk reviews.
• Coordinate site risk, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Deliver audits, inspections, and critical control verifications.
• Provide expert advice on SHMS and compliance obligations.
• Coach leaders in risk management and governance.
• Monitor risk trends and provide leadership with insights.
• Foster a positive safety culture through leadership.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

Incident investigation

Governance & compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Honours in Safety

Coal mining knowledge

Tools

SharePoint

Isometrics (Safety system)

Compliance registers (Environment Essentials)

Job description

Anglo American Australia

In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in manganese, as well as copper exploration projects under way in North West Queensland. Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.

Company Description

In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in manganese, as well as copper exploration projects under way in North West Queensland. Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.

Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Safety Advisor to join our team at our Capcoal Open Cut operation in Middlemount.

As the Safety Advisor, you will partner closely with operational leaders to ensure critical risks are identified, assessed, and effectively controlled, while maintaining compliance with legislative, regulatory, and company requirements.

• Partner with operational leaders to identify, assess, and manage site risks, ensuring effective control of material and critical risks
• Lead and facilitate risk assessments, incident investigations, and risk reviews to drive continuous improvement and organisational learning
• Coordinate and maintain site risk, compliance, and assurance frameworks, ensuring alignment with legislative, regulatory, and company requirements
• Develop and deliver assurance activities including audits, inspections, and critical control verifications to evaluate risk control effectiveness
• Provide expert advice on risk management, compliance obligations, and Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) requirements
• Coach and support leaders in the application of risk management processes, critical controls, and governance practices
• Monitor emerging risks, analyse risk and incident trends, and provide insights and recommendations to site leadership
• Drive a positive safety culture through visible leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelor / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant disciple such as Safety is highly desirable
• Previous experience working in a Coal Mine is regarded, as well as an understanding of the QLD Coal Mining Legislation
• Have a current Manual Drivers Licence
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Isometrics (or other Safety system) and relevant compliance registers, such as “Environment Essentials”
• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures and the important role of consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values
• Ability to influence others, and drive affective communication with relevant site stakeholders
• Ability to work well in a team environment, but also be a self-starter who is great with time management and completing work autonomously

Additional Information

• Permanent, full-time position at Capcoal Mine, Middlemount QLD
• Monday to Friday site role with the potential for a 9-day fortnight
• Free camp accommodation and mess access provided
• FIFO (company funded flights), DIDO or residential options available
• Competitive salary + 12% superannuation and annual bonus
• Subsidised housing, with relocation assistance if required
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their family

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll 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.

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. Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients – future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for our shareholders, for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Background checks

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

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

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CLOSING DATE

9 October 2026

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