Safety & Training Coordinator

MLG Oz; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation on all hours worked

Full PPE provided

Prescription safety glasses if needed

Job summary

MLG Oz is seeking a Safety & Training Coordinator to support our haulage, mining and crushing operations. This is a hands-on role with a strong site presence, focusing on safety compliance, promoting safe work practices and coordinating training and competency requirements across our operations.

The role involves working closely with operators, supervisors and the Learning & Development Team to identify gaps, maintain records and drive continuous safety improvements on site.

Qualifications

• Essential FIFO mining experience.
• Experience coordinating safety, training and competencies.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment required.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong site presence and actively engage with employees and operational teams.
• Coordinate training, competency assessments and compliance requirements across the site.
• Monitor licences, VOCs and site-specific competencies and update training records.
• Liaise with site safety and training teams to ensure alignment with operational standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and reinforce safe work practices across operations.
• Coordinate inductions, onboarding and site access requirements for new and existing employees.

Skills

FIFO mining experience

Safety coordination

Training coordination

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Job Category: WHS

Join MLG!

As an ASX-listed company, MLG Oz is a contractor of choice, employing more than 1,400 people across over 30 operational sites. We deliver a comprehensive range of services, including:

Aggregate and sand supply

Bulk haulage and integrated site services

Crushing and screening

Export logistics

MLG Oz is guided by strong core values and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our people are our greatest asset, and we maintain an uncompromising commitment to the health and safety of our workforce, the environment and the communities in which we operate.

Job Description

SAFETY & TRAINING COORDINATOR

Drive safety. Support our people. Make a difference on site.

The Role

MLG Oz is currently seeking an experienced Safety & Training Coordinator to support our haulage, mining and crushing operations.

This is a hands-on, operationally focused role with a strong site presence, playing a key part in driving safety compliance, promoting safe work practices and coordinating training and competency requirements across our operational workforce.

Working closely with operators, supervisors, the Learning & Development Team and operational leadership, you will be actively involved in the day-to-day site environment, identifying safety and training gaps, supporting employees and helping maintain a safe and compliant workforce.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being out on site, engaging directly with employees and taking a proactive approach to safety, training and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a strong site presence, actively engaging with employees and operational teams
• Promoting a proactive safety culture and reinforcing safe work practices across haulage, mining and crushing operations
• Monitoring safety compliance and supporting the implementation of site safety requirements
• Conducting workplace observations and supporting safe operating behaviours
• Coordinating training, competency assessments and compliance requirements
• Monitoring employee training records, VOCs, licences, tickets and site-specific competencies
• Identifying training requirements, competency gaps and expiring qualifications
• Coordinating inductions, onboarding and site access requirements for new and existing employees
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of training and competency matrices
• Working closely with operational leaders to ensure employees meet site and operational requirements
• Supporting safety initiatives, compliance audits and continuous improvement activities
• Maintaining accurate safety, training and competency documentation
• Liaising with site safety and training teams to ensure alignment with operational standards
• Providing ongoing support and guidance to employees and supervisors regarding safety, training and competency requirements

The Opportunity

• 5:2 / 4:3 roster
• FIFO role
• Day shift only
• Strong site-based operational presence
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked
• Full PPE provided, including prescription safety glasses if required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• Previous FIFO mining experience – Essential
• Experience within haulage, mining, crushing and screening operations
• Strong understanding of operational safety requirements within a high-risk mining environment
• Experience coordinating safety, training and competencies within an operational environment
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – Mandatory
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety – Mandatory
• Knowledge of VOCs, training matrices, site inductions and competency management systems
• Understanding of mining site safety, compliance and operational requirements
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to engage with operators, supervisors and site leadership
• Strong computer literacy and experience maintaining accurate safety and training records
• A proactive approach to identifying safety and training gaps
• A genuine commitment to promoting safe behaviours and continuous improvement
• The ability to build relationships, influence safe work practices and engage confidently with the workforce

This role is ideally suited to someone with an operational background in haulage, mining or crushing who enjoys being actively involved in site operations and has a genuine passion for safety, workforce engagement and training coordination.

Should you be successful in being offered a role, you will be required to pass a medical and drug and alcohol test, along with obtaining a National Police Clearance.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

As a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce, MLG Oz respects and embraces people from all walks of life. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and cultures to apply.