Senior Safety & Risk Leader – Mining Operations

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines Operations offers a senior opportunity to lead safety and risk initiatives across a large mining complex in regional Queensland. You will champion a proactive safety culture, embed governance frameworks, and coach frontline leaders to own safety outcomes.

The role requires a deep understanding of mining safety regulations, ISO 31000, and cross-functional leadership across safety, risk and emergency services. Relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor AND / OR Grad Dip / Masters level qualifications desirable.
• 10+ years' experience in safety management and risk governance, with mining/heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive a renewed safety culture and embed best-practice safety and risk management into daily operations.
• Establish robust risk management and governance frameworks to protect people and support sustainable production.
• Lead a large team of safety, risk, assurance and emergency services professionals and improve safety culture across all MIM operations.
• Provide expert counsel on safety performance, risk exposure, regulatory compliance and assurance to site leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Risk governance

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Science/OSH/Engineering

Lead Auditor

Graduate Diploma / Masters

Job description

Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines Operations offers a senior opportunity to lead safety and risk initiatives across a large mining complex in regional Queensland. You will champion a proactive safety culture, embed governance frameworks, and coach frontline leaders to own safety outcomes.

The role requires a deep understanding of mining safety regulations, ISO 31000, and cross-functional leadership across safety, risk and emergency services. Relocation support is provided.