- Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
- Other
- Carmichael Mine
- Permanent / Full Time

- Permanent prospect on a major mining project
- 5/2/4/3 roster | FIFO from Rockhampton or Townsville
- Lead and develop the site HST team

Your new company

MacKellar is a leading provider of mining and civil earthmoving services across Australia. We are committed to maintaining a strong safety culture, developing our people and delivering secure, reliable and efficient operations for our clients.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HST Superintendent to lead our Health, Safety and Training function at CCMP. Reporting to the Project Manager and General Manager – HR & HST, you will provide leadership, direction and support to the site HST team, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, client standards and MacKellar’s Safety and Health Management System.

You will work closely with site management and the workforce to identify operational risks, strengthen safety practices and drive continuous improvement across the project.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead, coach and mentor site Safety and Training Advisors, supporting their ongoing development and performance.
- Maintain compliance with Queensland coal mining legislation, site safety systems and statutory management plans.
- Oversee safety audits, inspections, incident follow-up and corrective action close-out.
- Drive risk management initiatives and promote safe work practices across site operations.
- Monitor training and competency requirements,



ensuring appropriate training processes are implemented and maintained.
- Review safety and training performance, identify improvement opportunities and support the project in meeting its contractual obligations.

About You

You are an experienced safety leader with a strong background in the Queensland coal mining industry and the ability to influence positive safety outcomes across a diverse workforce.

To be successful, you will have:

- Strong knowledge of the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation, including Safety and Health Management Systems.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety, Management or equivalent industry experience.
- Current auditing certification and Workplace Rehabilitation/Return to Work certification.
- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing safety professionals.
- Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site teams and management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a current Queensland Class C driver’s licence.

Why join MacKellar?

Join a team that values safety, accountability and continuous improvement, where you can make a meaningful contribution to workforce development and operational performance on a major mining project.

MacKellar is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

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🏢 MacKellar Group
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