The CSA Mine is located 11 kilometres north-west of Cobar, central western New South Wales. At 1.9 kilometres deep, it is one of Australia’s deepest underground mines and is Australia’s highest-grade copper mine.

We are proud to have recently joined Harmony Australasia. Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. CSA Mine has recently joined Harmony Australasia, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The acquisition underpins Harmony’s strategy to expand its Australasian footprint and establish a solid, diversified copper portfolio, complemented by the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, currently under construction, and set to become the state’s largest open‑pit copper mine upon commissioning.

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Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

We are seeking an experienced Safety Officer to provide advice and practical support for all health and safety aspects in an underground mining and ore processing operation. You will also assist in the development, implementation and review of health and safety strategies, systems, and plans and influence operational personnel to ensure best practice health and safety management outcomes.

Roster:

This is a residential role based in Cobar, NSW working on site on a 7/7 rotational shift roster.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist on maintaining site compliance with external requirements.

- Ensure site compliance with the Safety Management System through targeted field leadership activities.

- Review, develop and identify safe work systems.





- Support site access and security activities as required.

- Conduct Fitness for Work testing (including Alcohol, Other Drugs and Hydration testing, Fatigue assessments, etc.) as required.

- Prompt, correct and accurate reporting and response to Health and Safety hazards and incidents including injury treatment and management.

- Establish and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders.

- Assist in the maintenance and development of a positive safety culture through the coordination and implementation of health and safety programs and initiatives across the operation.

- Ensure work quality and quantity by ensuring efficient use of time and flexibility in work activities.

- Monitors Health, Safety and Emergency Response compliance through participation in audits, incident evaluation, reporting and follow up, regular inspections, maintenance, training and open discussions with operators and supervisors.

To be successful, you will bring the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

- Current Advanced First Aid with Provide Pain Management.

- Experience in Alcohol and Other Drug Collection.

- Current manual driver’s licence.

- Certificate IV Workplace Health and Safety.

- ICAM Lead Investigator experience (desirable)

- Experience with Learning Management Systems, Safety Management Systems or access control systems.

- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to site operations.





- Demonstrated experience in administration, or support roles within an operational environment.

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.

- High level computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite.

- Proven ability to maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across multiple systems.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures and processes.

- Ability to communicate clearly with workers, supervisors, contractors and visitors.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in quarterly bonus.

- Opportunity to grow your Safety career within a dynamic international organisation.

- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.

- Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

To Apply:

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online by clicking ‘Apply’. Please include a Cover Letter which outlines how your skills and experience align with this role.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/

📌 Safety Officer (Cobar)
🏢 Harmony Australasia
📍 Cobar