SAFETY MANAGER | FIFO PNG | UNDERGROUND MINING

An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Safety Manager to join a major underground mining operation in Papua New Guinea on a FIFO rotational roster. This role will suit a proven mining safety leader who thrives in complex operational environments and has strong experience across underground mining, high-risk activities, contractor management, and emergency response.

The Opportunity:

Reporting directly into senior operational leadership, you will take full ownership of site-wide Health, Safety & Emergency Management systems across underground mining, processing operations, logistics corridors, camp infrastructure, and associated operational activities. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong field presence, operational engagement, and the ability to drive a proactive 'Zero Harm' culture across a remote mining workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and embed a strong site-wide safety culture
- Oversee all HSE systems, compliance, and governance
- Drive hazard identification, risk assessments, and critical control management
- Lead incident investigations using ICAM or equivalent methodologies




- Manage emergency response preparedness and crisis management systems
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
- Mentor operational leaders and supervisors on safety accountability
- Oversee contractor HSE performance and compliance
- Deliver executive-level HSE reporting and performance metrics

The Ideal Candidate:

- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Mining Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 10+ years' experience within mining safety leadership roles
- Proven underground mining experience is essential
- Strong understanding of mining legislation, risk management, and safety systems
- ICAM Investigation Certification highly regarded
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification advantageous
- Strong leadership capability across multicultural and remote operational environments
- Experience managing safety within high-risk mining operations

This opportunity offers the chance to play a key leadership role within a growing mining operation while gaining exposure to a technically challenging and highly dynamic environment.

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