Safety & Training Lead for FIFO Mining

Mlg Oz; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MLG Oz seeks a Safety & Training Coordinator to support haulage, mining and crushing operations with a strong on-site presence. You will drive safety compliance, promote safe work practices, and coordinate training and competency across the workforce.

You will engage directly with operators and supervisors, identify gaps, maintain records, and support continuous safety improvements while ensuring inductions and site access are managed efficiently.

Qualifications

• FIFO mining experience – essential.
• Experience coordinating safety, training and competencies.
• 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.
• Confident communication with operators, supervisors and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong site presence and actively engage with employees and operations teams.
• Promote proactive safety culture and safe work practices across mining operations.
• Monitor safety compliance and support site safety requirements.
• Conduct workplace observations and support safe operating behaviours.
• Coordinate training, competency assessments and compliance requirements.
• Monitor training records, VOCs, licences and site-specific competencies.
• Identify training needs and expiring qualifications.
• Coordinate inductions, onboarding and site access for staff.
• Maintain training and competency matrices and related documentation.
• Liaise with safety and training teams to align with standards.

Skills

FIFO mining

Safety coordination

Training coordination

Compliance management

Site inductions

Strong communication

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

MLG Oz seeks a Safety & Training Coordinator to support haulage, mining and crushing operations with a strong on-site presence. You will drive safety compliance, promote safe work practices, and coordinate training and competency across the workforce.

You will engage directly with operators and supervisors, identify gaps, maintain records, and support continuous safety improvements while ensuring inductions and site access are managed efficiently.