Job Description

Clarity Partners is looking for an experienced WHS Superintendent to join a tier-one mining and mine-site services contractor supporting operations across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

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This is a senior WHS leadership role responsible for providing both strategic direction and hands-on operational support across a diverse portfolio. Working closely with operational leaders, site teams and senior stakeholders, you will help drive critical risk management, assurance, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple sites.

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The role has a strong operational focus, making it well suited to someone who enjoys being out in the field, working directly with site leadership and helping turn WHS requirements into practical outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide visible WHS leadership and act as a trusted advisor to operational and senior leadership teams.
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- Lead the identification, assessment and management of critical risks and verify that controls are effective in the field.
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- Oversee WHS assurance activities including audits, inspections, critical control verification and corrective action close-out.
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- Lead and quality-assure significant and high-potential incident investigations, including ICAM investigations.
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- Partner with operational leaders to build WHS capability through coaching, mentoring and practical support.
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- Work with clients, contractors and regulators to maintain solid WHS standards and compliance across WA and NT.
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- Analyse WHS data, identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement across safety systems, processes and culture.
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About You

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- 10+ years' experience in mining, road haulage, civil construction or another heavy industry environment.
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- 8+ years' experience in WHS,



including 5+ years in a WHS leadership role.
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- Experience leading or influencing WHS teams across multiple sites and operational environments.
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- Strong experience in critical risk and critical control management, incident investigation and WHS assurance.
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- Experience with injury management/return to work, contractor management and regulatory engagement.
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- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation across WA and/or NT, including Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management requirements.
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- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, clients, contractors and operational teams.
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- Practical, solutions-focused approach with strong communication and decision-making skills.
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- Diploma-level qualification in Work Health and Safety.
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- Lead ICAM Investigations and Injury Management Coordinator qualifications.
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- Current and valid driver's licence.
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Experience with ISO 45001, psychosocial risk management and multi-state operations will be highly regarded.

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Why This Role

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- $180,000 - $200,000 + Super + Annual Bonus | Competitive Package
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- A senior WHS leadership position with influence across a diverse, multi-site operational portfolio.
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- A mix of strategic leadership and field-based involvement.
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- Exposure to varied mining, heavy industry and associated operational environments.
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- The opportunity to shape critical risk management, safety systems and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple operations.
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- Broad stakeholder exposure across senior leadership, clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.
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If you're an experienced WHS leader looking for a role that combines senior-level responsibility with genuine operational involvement, this opportunity is worth exploring.

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📌 WHS Superintendent (Darwin City)
🏢 Clarity Partners
📍 Darwin City