Safety Manager (HSEQ)

Myndshift Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle included

Job summary

Myndshift Group is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across a major mining operation in the northern Bowen Basin. You will provide strategic and operational leadership over HSEQ and manage two Safety Superintendents on a 5/2 roster.

This senior role requires extensive mining HSEQ experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in incident investigations and audits. A vehicle-inclusive senior remuneration package is on offer.

Qualifications

• Extensive HSEQ leadership experience in mining.
• Proven track record in safety management.
• Experience leading site-based safety teams.
• Strong knowledge of mining legislation and risk management.
• Experience with incident investigations and audits.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's HSEQ strategy, systems and performance
• Provide leadership to two back-to-back Safety Superintendents
• Coach and support operational leaders on safety performance
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and site requirements
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions
• Monitor trends, risks, audits and critical control performance
• Drive continuous improvement across safety and training systems
• Prepare and present HSEQ reports to senior stakeholders
• Build a proactive and accountable safety culture
• Maintain strong relationships across operational and corporate teams

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Stakeholder management

Incident investigations

Safety training & coaching

Mining safety regulations

Risk management

Education

WH&S degree/qualification

Job description

Myndshift Group supports a number of industries, including mining, civil construction and heavy engineering. With our extensive experience and wide-reaching network, we are proud to deliver high-quality project personnel in partnership with some of Australia’s largest companies.

About the Role

Our client partner, a leading Tier 1 Mining Contractor, is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across a major mining operation in the northern end of the Bowen Basin.

Working a 5/2 roster, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the HSEQ function. You will lead two back-to-back Safety Superintendents and partner closely with site leadership to strengthen safety performance, compliance and workforce capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site's HSEQ strategy, systems and performance
• Provide leadership to two back-to-back Safety Superintendents
• Coach and support operational leaders on safety performance
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and site requirements
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions
• Monitor trends, risks, audits and critical control performance
• Drive continuous improvement across safety and training systems
• Prepare and present HSEQ reports to senior stakeholders
• Build a proactive and accountable safety culture
• Maintain strong relationships across operational and corporate teams

About You

• Extensive HSEQ leadership experience within mining
• Previous experience in a Safety Manager or senior safety position
• Demonstrated experience leading site-based safety teams
• Strong knowledge of mining legislation and risk management
• Experience overseeing incident investigations and audit programs
• Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS, HSE or a related discipline
• Training and environmental experience will be highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership position with a Tier 1 Mining Contractor
• Monday-to-Friday 5/2 roster
• Opportunity to influence safety performance across a major operation
• Established team with two Superintendent-level direct reports
• Competitive senior remuneration package inclusive of vehicle