Health, Safety & Training Superintendent

Bowen Basin, QLD

$180,000 + Super + $18k Site Allowance + 20% Bonus

- Permanent leadership opportunity at an established coal mining operation
- 9-day fortnight with FIFO Brisbane or DIDO Mackay options
- Excellent opportunity for a Senior HST Advisor ready to step up

The Company

An established Australian coal mining business with multiple operations across Queensland is looking to appoint a Health, Safety & Training Superintendent at one of its established mining operations.

With a stable workforce, experienced site leadership team, and continued investment across its Queensland operations, the business offers an excellent opportunity to take ownership of critical safety and training systems while contributing to the ongoing performance of the site.

The Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll be a key member of the Site Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing health, safety, training, and compliance across the operation.

You’ll lead the site's HST function, maintaining and improving the Safety and Health Management System, managing legislative compliance, and ensuring effective training, risk management, occupational hygiene, and emergency management systems are in place.

This is a role that combines strategic leadership with hands‑on operational involvement. You’ll work closely with department managers, supervisors,



and frontline employees to drive continuous improvement and maintain a strong safety culture.

The business is open to experienced HST Superintendents or capable Senior HST Advisors looking to take the next step in their careers.

Duties

- Lead and support the site's Health, Safety & Training team
- Maintain, review, and continuously improve the Safety and Health Management System
- Ensure compliance with Queensland coal mining legislation, recognised standards, and site procedures
- Facilitate internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
- Lead risk management initiatives, incident investigations, and corrective actions

Requirements

- Experience of Health, Safety & Training management within a mining environment
- Relevant qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
- Experience managing safety systems, training compliance, audits, and risk management
- Ability to lead incident investigations and facilitate formal risk assessments

Advantages

- $180,000 base salary + Super
- Additional $18,000 site allowance
- 20% STIP bonus
- 9-day fortnight – 5:2 / 4:3 roster
- Paid flights from Brisbane or DIDO allowance from Mackay
- Permanent position at an established, stable mining operation
- Direct reporting line to the General Manager
- Opportunity for an experienced Senior HST Advisor to step into a Superintendent position
- Work within an established mining business with operations across the Bowen Basin

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