Safety Advisor

Anglo American Plc; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free camp accommodation

Mess access provided

FIFO flights

DIDO or residential options

Subsidised housing

Relocation assistance

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglo American’s Capcoal Open Cut in Middlemount, QLD, is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to partner with site leaders to identify, assess and control critical risks while maintaining compliance with legislative, regulatory and company requirements. You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations and risk reviews to drive continuous improvement and organisational learning.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating risk, compliance and assurance frameworks, delivering audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Honours degree in Safety or equivalent is desirable.
• Coal mine experience and knowledge of QLD Coal Mining Legislation are preferred.
• Current Manual Drivers Licence is required.
• Knowledge of safety policies, SHMS and compliance registers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to identify, assess, and manage site risks with effective controls.
• Lead and facilitate risk assessments, incident investigations, and risk reviews.
• Coordinate site risk, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Develop audits, inspections and critical control verifications to assess risk control effectiveness.
• Provide expert guidance on risk management, regulatory obligations and SHMS requirements.
• Coach leaders in risk management processes and governance practices.
• Monitor emerging risks and trends, providing insights to site leadership.
• Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership and collaboration.

Education

Bachelor / Honours degree in Safety or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

InAustralia, we operatefive steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, andhave additional joint venture interestsinmanganese,as well as copper exploration projectsunderway inNorth WestQueensland.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.

Your key responsibilities include:

• 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 weoffer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits packageand 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 newopportunities 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 andcollaborativelytounlock enduring value from precious natural resources for our shareholders, for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, and forsociety 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.

CLOSING DATE

9 October 2026

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