Safety Advisor - Exploration

Harmony Australasia; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Australasia is seeking a Safety Advisor – Exploration to safeguard our teams and contractors across drilling and remote site operations in Cloncurry. You will support strong safety systems, training, and reporting while coordinating with Exploration Managers and the SSE.

You will manage hazards, drive risk assessments, and contribute to emergency planning, with a focus on compliant safety practices and continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in WHS or equivalent required.
• Experience in safety management on heavy drilling equipment.
• RIIRIS402E or equivalent risk management certification.
• MQSHA supervisory units (S1, S2, S3 / G1, G8, G9) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all personnel and contractors.
• Support the SSE in meeting statutory obligations across mining lease and exploration activities.
• Maintain the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and keep procedures current.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments and critical controls for exploration risks.
• Monitor high-risk work and contractor safety performance against company standards.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment and work processes.
• Support incident investigations, safety reporting and corrective actions.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, response planning and drills.
• Collaborate with site safety and training teams to develop exploration safety training.

Skills

Safety management

Incident investigation

First Aid & CPR

Hazard identification

Risk assessments

Training & supervision

Drill safety with heavy equipment

Education

Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety

Degree in OHS or related field

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Emergency management experience

Job description

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

The Eva Copper Mine is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony marking a major milestone in the company’s copper growth strategy and its long-term commitment to Northwest Queensland. The mine will have a minimum life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. Front-end engineering design is complete, and mine construction is expected to take up to 30 months with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year.

About the role

As a Safety Advisor - Exploration reporting to the Exploration Manager - EVA, you will help keep our exploration people and contractors safe by supporting strong safety systems, training and reporting.

You will work closely with Exploration Managers, the Site Senior Executive (SSE) and other stakeholders, both on-lease and off-lease, to manage the risks that come with drilling, remote work and field operations.

This is a permanent role.

Harmony is committed to supporting local and regional employment. We strongly encourage applications from people living in Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Townsville and surrounding North Queensland communities.

This role will be DIDO from local communities or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville to our site in Cloncurry with local candidates highly regarded. The roster is 8 days on, 6 days off.

Key responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all personnel and contractors.
• Support the SSE in meeting statutory obligations across mining lease and exploration activities.
• Support and maintain the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and keep safety procedures current and practical.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments and critical controls for exploration risks, including drilling, remote work, working at heights, vehicle operation and fatigue.
• Monitor high-risk work and contractor safety performance against company standards.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment and work processes.
• Support incident investigations, safety reporting and corrective actions.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, response planning and emergency exercises.
• Work with site safety and training teams to develop and improve exploration safety training.

About you

• Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety (or equivalent)
• Experience in safety management on heavy drilling equipment
• RIIRIS402E Carry Out the Risk Management Process (formerly G2)
• S1, S2, S3 / G1, G8, G9 units of competency (or equivalent) to meet supervisory requirements under the MQSHA
• Incident investigation training (ICAM, TapRooT or equivalent)
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• A degree in OHS or a related field, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, or emergency management experience are desirable
• Right to live and work in Australia

About us

At Harmony, our values underpin everything we do. Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our people can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects.

Opportunity to be part of a growing and diverse project portfolio

Exposure to major mining development activities across Australia and PNG

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.

To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website www.harmony.co.za