I'm currently representing a major underground coal operator in Queensland with a long-life asset, significant capital investment and a clear mandate to set the benchmark for safety & emergency preparedness.
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This is a site gearing up for sustained production over the next two decades, backed by a global business and driven by a leadership team focused on doing things properly from day one.
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The Opportunity
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This is a pivotal role sitting within the compliance function, responsible for owning and driving all emergency response capability across site.
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Reporting into the Compliance Manager, you'll take the lead on ensuring emergency systems, teams and equipment are not just compliant but genuinely fit for purpose in a modern underground mining environment.
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The position operates on a 9-day fortnight with the option of a FIFO arrangement or a residential setup supported by a housing allowance & relocation support to the Moranbah/Nebo region if required.
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What You'll Be Responsible For
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- Coordinating and maintaining Mines Rescue capability in line with legislative requirements.
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- Acting as the site Fire Officer and fulfilling all associated statutory obligations.
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- Overseeing all emergency response equipment (First Aid, firefighting, rescue), ensuring readiness at all times.
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- Driving training and competency across site for emergency response personnel.
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- Monitoring, reporting and continuously improving emergency preparedness systems.
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- Providing technical and practical guidance across both underground and surface operations.
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What They're Looking For
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- Robust background in coal mining.
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- Proven experience within Mines Rescue / Emergency Response environments.
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- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
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- Fire Officer certification and current First Aid.
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- Someone who can build trust on site as this role is as much about people as it is processes.
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Why This Role Stands Out
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You're not stepping into a legacy operation with entrenched systems, you're joining a site still shaping how it operates.
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There's real scope here to influence, improve and build a best-practice emergency response function from the ground up within a business that has both the backing and intent to do it properly.