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Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

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At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

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As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

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Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

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ABOUT GEMCO

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Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

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WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

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- 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
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- The chance to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
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- Options for additional superannuation contributions
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- Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
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ABOUT THE ROLE

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This is a Permanent position on a 4:3 roster, Monday to Thursday, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

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As the Superintendent Health, Hygiene, Emergency Services & Security,



You will be responsible for providing leadership, governance and continuous improvement across GEMCO's Health & Hygiene and Emergency Services & Security functions, with accountability for performance, capability, compliance and operational outcomes.

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Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

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- Coach and develop multidisciplinary teams across specialist functions
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- Maintain standards, procedures, systems and assurance processes
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- Oversee health surveillance, hygiene risk controls and injury support
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- Strengthen emergency readiness, security services and stakeholder relationships
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ABOUT YOU

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You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

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- Leadership experience across complex operational or heavy industry environments
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- Strong knowledge of health, hygiene, emergency or security risk management
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- Trusted stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing capability
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- Practical judgement, accountability and improvement-focused problem solving
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Qualifications for this position are:

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- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Hygiene, Health, Safety, Emergency Management, Security Management or related discipline
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South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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This job advert will close on 1st October 2026

📌 Superintendent Emergency Services Health Hygiene & Security (Port Douglas)
🏢 South32
📍 Port Douglas