Site Based - Balranald, NSW

8 days on, 6 days off, Permanent Position

FIFO from Melbourne or Adelaide, or DIDO regional or relocation support available

Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with a proud 70-year history and an exciting future. As we enter a pivotal phase of growth, we are seeking a passionate

Health & Safety Superintendent

to help shape and embed a strong safety culture at our pioneering Balranald Operation.

Join Iluka's new Balranald Operation that deploys a novel, remotely operated, underground mining technology based on Horizontal Direction Drilling platforms to extract ore. Balranald deposit is one of the highest-grade mineral sands deposits in the world, containing significant quantities of titanium minerals rutile and zircon, as well as smaller but material quantities of rare earths.

About the location Iluka's Balranald operation is located just outside of Balranald township in regional south-western NSW.

You can choose to reside locally, drive-in drive-out from towns within the regional area, or fly-in fly-out from Melbourne or Adelaide. Relocation assistance will be provided if required for the preferred candidate.

About the role Reporting to the Operations Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to strategically lead the Health and Safety team in delivery of best practice health, safety, occupational hygiene and injury management/ prevention outcomes for the operation.

Your responsibilities will be:

Establish, lead and monitor safety, health and occupational hygiene programs and systems

Drive the continuous improvement of safety, health and occupational hygiene practices

Lead and mentor a small team of multi-disciplinary technical professionals to ensure optimal mining and processing activities

Maintain statutory obligation compliance with regulators

Oversee the management of workers compensation, injury prevention and injury management processes





Influence behavioural change through being active within the operation, regular Safety Visits and promotion of the 'Safe Production Leadership' philosophy

Manage and audit the site compliance to the Group HSEC Standards & Procedures

Lead/ facilitate incident investigations including ICAM's

Review and analyse completed investigations to ensure contributing factors and root causes are identified, and corrective actions are appropriate to prevent recurrence

Develop, implement and manage an appropriate First Response capability to meet the sites needs

About you To be successful in the role, you will have:

Preferred tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with a thorough understanding of leading practice health, safety, and occupational hygiene management

Significant experience in the mining industry preferred

A track record in achieving high levels of safety, health, and occupational hygiene performance

In-depth understanding and application of NSW mining legislation

Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills at all levels

A desire to be active and highly visible within the operation

Our offer to you

Be involved in the development of a new mine with recent mining methods

Family friendly 8:6 roster FIFO/DIDO/Residential

Opportunities for training and professional development

Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

Competitive remuneration package including allowances and bonus structure

Company shares matching scheme

Attractive relocation assistance packages for those interested

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.

Applicants will be required to meet Iluka's pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening and hold a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications close: 2 of November 2026

We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.

📌 Health & Safety Superintendent (Balranald)
🏢 Iluka Resources
📍 Balranald