Safety Superintendent

Nyrstar; Port Pirie; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

5 weeks annual leave

Fitness Passport gym discounts

Novated car leasing

Dental care

Parental leave

Job summary

Nyrstar is seeking a Safety Superintendent to lead a world-class safety culture at the Port Pirie operation in South Australia. You will mentor teams, drive proactive initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance across all levels of the site.

This senior role focuses on transforming safety practices, strengthening risk controls, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver sustainable safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Workplace Health & Safety (or equivalent) required.
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or other advanced cert required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in WHS or related field preferred.
• Certification as a Lead Investigator (ICAM) required.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen safety processes: incident investigations, ICAM/5Why, audits, and task compliance.
• Strategic oversight: integrate and improve the Safety Management System to align with WHS standards.
• Mentor and empower: coach frontline safety staff to build safety ownership.
• Innovate for transformation: develop programs to drive cultural change for safer operations.
• Engage with stakeholders: partner with internal teams and regulators to drive safety excellence.
• High-value support: apply safety insights to targeted training and incident response.

Skills

Safety leadership

Mentoring teams

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

WHS software

MS Office

Education

Diploma in WHS

Certificate IV Training & Assessment

Bachelor's in WHS

ICAM Lead Investigator

Tools

WHS software systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Function: Health,Safety&Environment

Location: AU

Overview Of The Role

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping a world-class safety culture? At Nyrstar, safety isn’t just a priority, it’s a core value. We are looking for a dynamic Safety Superintendent to be a driving force behind safety excellence at our Port Pirie operations in South Australia.

In this pivotal role, you will lead from the front, mentoring teams, implementing proactive safety initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. You won’t just be a safety enforcer — you will be a safety innovator, empowering employees at all levels to adopt best practices and driving cultural transformation towards operational safety excellence.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of Australia’s premier multi-metals processing facilities while being part of a global organization that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthen Safety Processes: Play an instrumental role in critical WHS processes such as incident investigations, ICAM/5Why facilitation, audits, and task compliance.
• Strategic Oversight: Spearhead the integration and continuous improvement of the Nyrstar Safety Management System, ensuring alignment with Australian WHS standards and industry best practices.
• Mentor and Empower: Coach frontline safety advisors and CHESS personnel to develop technical expertise and enhance workplace safety ownership.
• Innovate for Transformation: Develop cutting-edge safety programs and initiatives to foster cultural change and ensure sustainable safety practices.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Build robust partnerships with internal teams and external agencies, including regulatory bodies and consultants, to drive safety excellence.
• High-Value Support: Lead the application of key safety insights and metrics to deliver targeted training, improve incident response, and address high-priority risks.

Qualification

• Diploma in Workplace Health & Safety or equivalent (required).
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or other advanced certification (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in WHS or related field (preferred).
• Certification as a Lead Investigator (ICAM) (required).

Technical Skills

• 10+ years of safety experience in heavy industry environments.
• Proven track record in implementing safety transformations and culture-shifting programs.
• Extensive experience managing contractor and material safety risks.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities across all organizational levels.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High proficiency with WHS software systems, MS Office Suite, and Australian WHS standards.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about safety innovation and leading change.
• Detail-oriented with a knack for crafting clear, actionable plans.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Skilled at building relationships, influencing decisions, and driving accountability.

What we offer

At Nyrstar, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. You will be joining a collaborative team in a global company where innovation and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

From professional development opportunities to being part of an organisation that values safety, accountability, and teamwork, this is your chance to make an impact!

This role offers

• An opportunity to lead safety strategies at the forefront of the minerals processing industry.
• Career development and mentorship opportunities within a dynamic and growing organization.
• Competitive salary packages with relocation assistance (Port Pirie is just 2.5 hours from Adelaide!).
• 5 weeks of annual leave, discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), and novated car leasing.
• Subsidized dental care and paid parental leave.
• Immersion in a collaborative and exciting work culture.

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market-leading position in zinc and lead the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies.

Nyrstar Australia has been operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years. It produces lead, zinc, silver, antimony metal, copper and is one of Australia’s largest producers of saleable sulphuric acid - the world’s most used industrial chemical.

Visit: www.nyrstar.com

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.