About UsSouthern Cross Fertilisers runs Phosphate Hill and the Mount Isa Acid Plant.
We are two operations in North West Queensland that depend on each other, and that our neighbours and the region depend on too.
The fertiliser we make supports Australian farmers and helps put food on tables here and overseas.We are Australian.
We are resilient, diverse, invested and proud.How we work matters to us.
Safety is not a slogan here.
It's how we run every shift, and production never comes ahead of it.
Our plants run on standards, not heroics: planned work, predictable tonnes, doing what we say we'll do and when something goes wrong, we look at the system before the person.
People here report openly because the focus is on improvement, not blame.We're an operation with a outstanding reputation, and we back our people with meaningful work and high levels of ownership.
About The RoleThis is a dual accountability role: build and embed a mature, legislatively robust Safety and Health Management System that will withstand external and regulatory scrutiny, and lead the cultural shift so that safety leadership becomes visible, trusted and owned by every leader and worker on site.
Reporting to the HSEC Manager, you'll sit on the site leadership team at Phosphate Hill Operations in North West Queensland, and lead a team of Health & Safety Advisors, Occupational Health and Hygiene and Emergency Response personnel.
This isn't a caretaker role — you'll diagnose gaps in current systems and practice, design and drive a multi-year improvement roadmap, and hold yourself and others accountable for measurable, sustained change in both compliance maturity and safety culture.
The role is FIFO on a 4/3 roster, departing Townsville.




Key ResponsibilitiesSafety Leadership & CultureSafety & Health Management System (SHMS) Design and AssuranceRisk Management & Critical ControlsRegulatory Compliance & Statutory ReportingIncident Management, Investigation & Emergency ResponseOccupational Health & WellbeingTeam Leadership & Capability DevelopmentPerformance Monitoring & Continuous ImprovementAbout YouTertiary qualification in Health, Safety, Risk Management or a related disciplineRIIRIS402 (G2), RIIRIS601 (G3 / GMIRM) and Supervisor Statutory Competencies (S1/S2/S3), or equivalentICAM Lead Investigator competency, with a demonstrated track record of leading complex investigationsCurrent unencumbered 'C' Class Driver's LicenceSignificant leadership experience in a senior health and safety role within mining, minerals processing or high-risk chemical manufacturingDemonstrated experience designing, implementing or substantially uplifting a Safety and Health Management System, including through external audit or regulatory scrutinyEvidence of having led measurable safety culture change, not just system or compliance improvementWorking knowledge of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act **** (Qld) and experience managing a regulator relationshipProven experience building, developing and performance managing a technical teamCapabilities & AttributesHigh-level judgement,



decision-making and problem-solving capability under pressureProfessional-level written and verbal communication, including the ability to influence at Board and Executive level and connect authentically with frontline workersSystems thinking — able to see how process, plant, people and culture interact to drive safety outcomesCourage and resilience — willing to challenge unsafe practice, complacency and the status quo at any level of the organisationStrong data literacy — comfortable using safety analytics and reporting tools to drive insight-led decisionsDemonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environmentBenefits To YouA team that shows up for each otherSalary packaging optionsConfidential employee assistance programMental health and wellbeing program18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carerSuperannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 monthsReal opportunities for career progression through succession planning and developmentFIFO 4/3 roster, departing TownsvilleEveryone Gets a Fair GoWe want people from different backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.
It makes us a better operation and a better place to work.
We're building a workplace that is safe and fair for everyone, with flexible work options that let our people do good work and have a life outside it.
If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.
About Our ProcessOur recruitment process usually involves an interview (Teams or face to face), reference checks and a medical.
Depending on the role, it may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.

📌 Health & Safety Superintendent (Townsville)
🏢 Southern Cross Fertilisers
📍 Townsville