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.

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.

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.

ABOUT GEMCO 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.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers

The prospect to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans

Options for additional superannuation contributions

Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

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

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.

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

Coach and develop multidisciplinary teams across specialist functions

Maintain standards, procedures, systems and assurance processes

Oversee health surveillance, hygiene risk controls and injury support

Strengthen emergency readiness, security services and stakeholder relationships

ABOUT YOU You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

Leadership experience across complex operational or heavy industry environments

Strong knowledge of health, hygiene, emergency or security risk management

Trusted stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing capability

Practical judgement, accountability and improvement-focused problem solving

Qualifications for this position are:

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Hygiene, Health, Safety, Emergency Management, Security Management or related discipline

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.

This job advert will close on 1st October 2026

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📌 Superintendent Health, Hygiene, Emergency Services & Security (Darwin City)
🏢 South32
📍 Darwin City