Job Description
The Role: Reporting to the HSEC Manager, the Health, Safety and Training Superintendent is a key leadership role responsible for driving health and safety leadership, risk management, and workforce training capability across the mining operation. The role ensures compliance with Victorian WHS legislation while embedding a strong safety culture, building team competency, and supporting operational excellence across the site.
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Title: Health & Safety Superintendent (Mining)
n Location: Regional VIC
n Salary: $170k - $190k + Super + Bonus + Benefits
n Roster: 5/2 - Mon-Fri
n Company : Australian Based Mining Owner
n Reports to: HSEC Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Health and Safety Management System.
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Drive a robust safety culture through visible leadership and workforce engagement.
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Oversee risk management processes, including hazard identification, critical risk controls, workplace inspections, and safety assurance activities.
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Lead investigations into significant incidents, injuries, and high-potential events, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions effectively implemented.
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Develop and manage the site's training and competency framework.
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Oversee occupational health and wellbeing program and health monitoring processes.
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Coordinate internal and external audits, and ensure timely compliance reporting to regulators, auditors, and internal leadership teams.
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Maintain and test emergency response plans, and support emergency preparedness across the site.
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Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Health, Safety, and Training professionals.
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About You:
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Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE***** or equivalent).
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Minimum 5-10 years' experience in health, safety, and training leadership within mining, resources, or heavy industry.
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Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and mining regulations.
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Demonstrated experience managing safety management systems and leading incident investigations (ICAM, TapRooT, or equivalent).
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Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
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Proven capability to lead, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
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