Superintendent - Health & Safety

Greatland; Telfer; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Greatland is seeking a Superintendent - Health & Safety at our Telfer Operations in Western Australia to lead the HSET team and drive a safe, compliant workplace for employees and contractors.

You will partner with site leaders to strengthen risk management, improve safety systems, and promote a culture of accountability and learning. The role reports to the Manager – Health, Safety Environment and Training and offers a clear path to influence across the operation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Work Health & Safety with comprehension of risk management.
• Experience with incident investigations and ICAM methodologies.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Experience using Evotix SAI360 or similar incident and action management systems.
• Experience in mining, resources, construction or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Building a strong, high performing health and safety team.
• Leading the ongoing development and improvement of the site's Safety Management System.
• Providing practical WHS advice, coaching and support to leaders, employees and contractors.
• Supporting and reviewing serious incident investigations to ensure effective root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across safety systems, standards and processes.
• Ensuring statutory reporting and compliance obligations are met.
• Coordinating safety audits, inspections and assurance activities across site.
• Developing and promoting safety initiatives that engage and empower our workforce.

Skills

Risk management

Incident investigation

WHS knowledge

Communication

Leadership

C Class Driver's Licence

Education

Diploma in Work Health & Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

Evotix SAI360

SAP

SafeDay

ChemAlert

Microsoft Office

Job description

Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, accountability, responsibility and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

About The Role

At Telfer Operations, safety is more than a priority, it's a core value. We're seeking an experienced and engaging Superintendent - Health & Safety to join our HSET team and play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace for our people, contractors and visitors.

Reporting to the Manager – Health, Safety Environment and Training, you'll be a trusted advisor to leaders across the operation, partnering with teams to strengthen our safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and support the delivery of operational excellence.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where your expertise, influence and passion for people will make a genuine difference.

About the Role

As Superintendent - Health & Safety, you will provide strategic and operational safety leadership across the site. You'll work collaboratively with leaders and frontline teams to strengthen risk management practices, improve systems and processes, and ensure compliance with legislative and company requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building a strong, high performing health and safety team
• Leading the ongoing development and improvement of the site's Safety Management System.
• Providing practical WHS advice, coaching and support to leaders, employees and contractors.
• Supporting and reviewing serious incident investigations to ensure effective root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across safety systems, standards and processes.
• Ensuring statutory reporting and compliance obligations are met.
• Facilitating risk assessments and supporting critical risk management activities.
• Driving the completion of actions arising from incidents, inspections and audits.
• Coordinating safety audits, inspections and assurance activities across site.
• Managing site safety documentation and ensuring changes are effectively communicated.
• Developing and promoting safety initiatives that engage and empower our workforce.
• Championing a culture of accountability, care, respect and learning.
• Ensuring the training team support site
• Ensuring the site Emergency Team is set up for success

About You

You're an authentic safety leader who enjoys building relationships, influencing positive outcomes and helping others succeed. You bring strong technical WHS capability, combined with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.

You thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about creating workplaces where everyone feels safe, supported and empowered to contribute.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Work Health & Safety.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and incident investigation methodologies, preferably ICAM.
• Current "C" Class Driver's Licence.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Experience using Evotix SAI360 or similar incident and action management systems.
• Proficiency in SAP, SafeDay, ChemAlert and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within mining, resources, construction or heavy industry environments.

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a long-life gold-copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open-pit and underground mining and Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly-in fly-out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

Why Greatland?

Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long-life underground mining projects. We offer:

• Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
• Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
• Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
• Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Parental leave designed to support you and your family
• Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

As part of Greatland’s pre-employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

To find out more about our Company:

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