Senior Underground Mine Safety Inspector

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Armidale; Hybrid; AUD 216,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks an Inspector of Mines (Mining) to protect health and safety across NSW mining operations. The role involves site inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory oversight with statewide travel, including overnight stays.

You will leverage extensive underground mining experience and hold a MEM Certificate of Competence. You will work within the Resources Regulator, applying enforcement actions and providing technical

Qualifications

• Extensive underground mining experience, preferably in coal mining.
• Strong knowledge of work health and safety legislation.
• Ability to engage with industry stakeholders and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess mine health and safety management systems for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct announced and unannounced inspections at NSW mine sites.
• Investigate incidents, complaints and safety concerns to identify causes and prevent recurrence.
• Apply compliance and enforcement actions to support safe mining operations.
• Triaging and responding to incident notifications and emergency situations.
• Provide technical advice on mining practices and risk management.
• Contribute to industry forums, workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• Promote continuous improvement through education and oversight.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Regulatory knowledge

Strong communication

Education

MEM Certificate of Competence

Job description

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks an Inspector of Mines (Mining) to protect health and safety across NSW mining operations. The role involves site inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory oversight with statewide travel, including overnight stays.

You will leverage extensive underground mining experience and hold a MEM Certificate of Competence. You will work within the Resources Regulator, applying enforcement actions and providing technical