Site Access Control

Harmony Australasia; Cobar; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Gym and pool access for employees and

Residential in Cobar

Job summary

Harmony Australasia's CSA Mine in New South Wales is seeking a Site Access Officer to manage site access and personnel control processes, ensuring only authorised individuals enter the site. The role operates on a 5:2, 4:3 days roster and is residential in Cobar.

You will support the day-to-day operation of access systems, assist with rosters, and maintain accurate records across multiple systems to uphold safety, security, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Administration/coordination experience in an operational environment.
• Strong organisational skills and multitasking.
• High level computer literacy and MS Office.
• Proven ability to maintain data integrity across systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with workers and visitors.
• Ability to work independently within a team.
• Experience in mining, industrial or high‑compliance settings.
• Competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility.
• Opportunity to grow safety career in a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including gym and pool access in Cobar.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of access systems.
• Assist with planning personnel rosters.
• Organise coverage to maintain site operations.
• Collaborate to uphold safety, security and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records across multiple systems.
• Foster a secure environment and ensure operational efficiency through access management.

Skills

Administration experience

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Independent worker

Mining experience

Access control systems

Tools

Access control systems

Record-keeping systems

Job description

The CSA Mine is located 11 kilometres north-west of Cobar, central western New South Wales. At 1.9 kilometres deep, it is one of Australia’s deepest underground mines and is Australia’s highest-grade copper mine.

We are proud to have recently joined Harmony Australasia. Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. CSA Mine has recently joined Harmony Australasia, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The acquisition underpins Harmony’s strategy to expand its Australasian footprint and establish a strong, diversified copper portfolio, complemented by the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, currently under construction, and set to become the state’s largest open‑pit copper mine upon commissioning. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper‑gold project. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Site Access Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site access and personnel control processes to ensure that only authorized individuals enter the site.

Working on a 5:2, 4:3 days roster, this position is available on a residential basis only.

Key responsibilities include supporting the day-to-day operation of access systems, assisting with planning personnel rosters, and organising coverage to maintain seamless site operations. The role involves collaborating with the team to uphold safety, security, and compliance standards by maintaining accurate, up-to-date systems, processes, and records aligned with site requirements.

This position is vital in fostering a secure environment and ensuring operational efficiency through diligent access management and record keeping.

About You:

To be successful, you will bring the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

Demonstrated experience in administration, coordination or support roles within an operational environment.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.

High level computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven ability to maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across multiple systems.

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures and processes.

Ability to communicate clearly with workers, supervisors, contractors and visitors.

Ability to work independently while supporting a broader team environment.

Experience working in a mining, industrial or high compliance environment.

Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in quarterly bonus.

Opportunity to grow your Safety career within a dynamic international organisation.

Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.

Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/