Job Description

Drive HSEQ performance and safety leadership across a major operation with a highly regarded Tier 1 Mining Contractor.

30th September, 2026 n

Myndshift Group supports a number of industries, including mining, civil construction and heavy engineering. With our extensive experience and wide-reaching network, we are proud to deliver high-quality project personnel in partnership with some of Australia’s largest companies.
About the Role
n Our client partner, a leading Tier 1 Mining Contractor, is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across a major mining operation in the northern end of the Bowen Basin.
n Working a 5/2 roster, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the HSEQ function. You will lead two back-to-back Safety Superintendents and partner closely with site leadership to strengthen safety performance, compliance and workforce capability.
Key Responsibilities:

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- Lead the site’s HSEQ strategy, systems and performance
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- Provide leadership to two back-to-back Safety Superintendents
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- Coach and support operational leaders on safety performance
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- Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and site requirements
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- Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions
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- Monitor trends, risks, audits and critical control performance
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- Drive continuous improvement across safety and training systems
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- Prepare and present HSEQ reports to senior stakeholders
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- Build a proactive and accountable safety culture
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- Maintain robust relationships across operational and corporate teams
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30th September, 2026 n

Myndshift Group supports a number of industries, including mining, civil construction and heavy engineering. With our extensive experience and wide-reaching network, we are proud to deliver high-quality project personnel in partnership with some of Australia’s largest companies.
About the Role
n Our client partner,



a leading Tier 1 Mining Contractor, is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across a major mining operation in the northern end of the Bowen Basin.
n Working a 5/2 roster, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the HSEQ function. You will lead two back-to-back Safety Superintendents and partner closely with site leadership to strengthen safety performance, compliance and workforce capability.
Key Responsibilities:

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- Lead the site’s HSEQ strategy, systems and performance
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- Provide leadership to two back-to-back Safety Superintendents
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- Coach and support operational leaders on safety performance
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- Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and site requirements
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- Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions
n
- Monitor trends, risks, audits and critical control performance
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- Drive continuous improvement across safety and training systems
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- Prepare and present HSEQ reports to senior stakeholders
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- Build a proactive and accountable safety culture
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- Maintain strong relationships across operational and corporate teams
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About You: n

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- Extensive HSEQ leadership experience within mining
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- Previous experience in a Safety Manager or senior safety position
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- Demonstrated experience leading site-based safety teams
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- Strong knowledge of mining legislation and risk management
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- Experience overseeing incident investigations and audit programs
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- Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS, HSE or a related discipline
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- Training and environmental experience will be highly regarded
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What’s on Offer: n

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- Senior leadership position with a Tier 1 Mining Contractor
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- Monday-to-Friday 5/2 roster
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- Opportunity to influence safety performance across a major operation
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- Established team with two Superintendent-level direct reports
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- Competitive senior remuneration package inclusive of vehicle
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