Health and Safety Superintendent - Mining

Metro Mining Limited (ASX: MMI) is an Australian mining company based in Brisbane. Metro’s flagship project, the Bauxite Hills Operation, located 95km north of Weipa, is one of the largest independent projects within the internationally acclaimed Weipa Bauxite Region.

At Metro Mining, we are focused on working together to create sustainable value for all people including communities and stakeholders. We are a safe and supportive community, working together to provide opportunities for sustainable benefits to Cape York.

About the role

The HST Superintendent (Mining) provides operational leadership for health, safety, and training functions across all land-based mining operations at Bauxite Hills Mine. This role is accountable for implementing the Safety and Health Management System within mining operations, managing the critical risk register for mining activities, and ensuring compliance with Queensland mining legislation, including the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999.

The position works closely with operational leadership to integrate safety into all mining activities, including extraction, haulage, screening, stockpile management, and barge loading interface. This role holds lead responsibility for emergency response coordination within mining operations. The role requires solid field presence, technical mining knowledge, and the ability to influence safety behaviors across a diverse workforce, including contractors.

The HST function operates as one integrated team servicing both Mining and Marine operations. Whilst this role has a primary focus on mining, all HST team members are expected to support and contribute across the whole operation as required.

This will include regular participation with activities as part of the HST team, and may include activities such as HST Training, cross skilling, focused or targeted activities (ie PPE Blitz), team building, and leave cover as required.

Key Responsibilities:





Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to HST Advisors (Mining and Marine) during rostered swings.

Act as the on-site HST Superintendent, providing oversight and coordination across all HST functions, including Advisors, Trainers, Administrators, and Medics.

Lead the implementation and continual improvement of health, safety, and training systems across mining operations, including extraction, haulage, screening, and stockpile management.

Maintain accountability for the Mining Critical Risk Register, including bow-tie development, critical control identification, and verification activities.

Develop, implement, and review mining procedures to ensure compliance with the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act (MQSHA) and associated regulations.

Lead incident investigations for mining operations and facilitate ICAM investigations for HPIs

Accountable for corrective action tracking and close-out for mining-related incidents and hazards

Manage contractor HST requirements for mining contractors including onboarding and verification

Provide input into training needs analysis for mining operations roles

Accountable for high-risk work training, authorisations, and permit systems within mining operations

Conduct and facilitate risk assessments for mining activities including new tasks and changes

Oversee JSEA and Take 5 processes within mining operations and ensure quality

Support Site Senior Executive (SSE) with statutory compliance requirements under MQSHA

Lead safety interactions, observations, and critical control verification activities





Coordinate with Marine Superintendent on interface risk management at barge loading facility

Contribute to lead and lag indicator monitoring and monthly HST reporting

Execute Drug and Alcohol Program requirements on-ground

Monitor and enforce fatigue management compliance within mining operations

Emergency Response Responsibilities:

Responsible for ERT coordination and capability for mining operations

Lead emergency response for mining-related incidents including mobile equipment and personnel

Ensure mining personnel are trained and competent in emergency response procedures

Lead site-wide emergency response for mining incidents, with BHO Superintendent providing administrative and reporting support.

Maintain emergency equipment for mining operations including firefighting and rescue equipment

Participate in crisis management team as required

Qualifications and Experience:

Diploma or Cert IV in Work Health and Safety (essential)

Queensland Mining Supervisor competencies (S1, S2, S3 / G1, G8, G9) (essential)

High Risk Work Licences relevant to mining operations (desirable)

Cert IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)

Minimum 7 years' experience in health, safety, and training roles with at least 3 years in mining operations

Demonstrated experience in open-cut mining operations (essential)

Strong understanding of Queensland mining legislation and regulatory requirements

Experience with critical risk management and bow-tie methodology

Proven ability to conduct incident investigations and lead ICAM processes

Experience managing contractor HST in mining environments

Demonstrated ability to influence and engage with operational teams and frontline workers

Applicants must possess full and unrestricted work rights in Australia to be eligible for consideration for this role.

Metro Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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