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Open Cut Examiner

Experienced Open Cut Examiner ready for your next challenge? Play a key role in driving secure, compliant and efficient mining operations.

Golding is a successful mining, urban, and civil infrastructure project services business with operations across Queensland and South Australia. We are reliable and cost-effective, working hard to achieve successful outcomes for our clients by partnering with them in ways that create and deliver value.

Golding are seeking an experienced Open Cut Examiner to become part of our team at the Meandu Mine, located near Kingaroy.

This is a residential DIDO position working on a 7/7 Day and Night rotating roster.

Local candidates are encouraged to apply (no camp available).

About the Role

Reporting to the Mining Superintendent, you will provide statutory coverage across the operation, working collaboratively with operational teams to maintain safe, compliant and efficient mining activities. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and willing to work across multiple departments to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Exercise statutory responsibilities as an Open Cut Examiner in accordance with Queensland Coal Mining legislation.
- Lead, coach and mentor Supervisors and frontline personnel in the effective application of the site's Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and associated procedures.
- Support safe production activities across production, maintenance, drill and blast, and contractor work areas.
- Assist with incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses and the implementation of corrective actions.




- Conduct workplace inspections and statutory examinations to ensure compliance with legislative and site requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- A current Queensland Open Cut Examiner Practising Certificate.
- Demonstrated experience in Queensland open cut coal mining operations.
- Sound knowledge of Queensland mining legislation and statutory obligations.
- A strong commitment to safe production, demonstrated through effective risk management and the implementation of risk controls.
- Proven ability to lead by example and influence positive safety behaviours in the field.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities across operational and leadership teams.
- Experience supporting incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

Why Join Golding?

- Employee-Centric Success: Our success is driven by the diverse talents, contributions, and initiatives of our employees.
- Core Values: We operate with integrity and honesty, guided by our strong values and commitment to doing the right thing.
- Commitment to Excellence: We prioritise safety, environmental responsibility, and quality in everything we do.

We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as this position may close prior to the advertised closing date once a suitable candidate is identified.

Embark on a fulfilling career journey with Golding by applying online below.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Job Details

Location:

Meandu

Positions Available:

1

Employment Type:

Full time

Advertised:

Tuesday 10 November 2026 08:00

Closing Date:

Thursday 10 December 2026 17:00 (Queensland Standard Time)

📌 Open Cut Examiner (Australia)
🏢 Golding Contractors
📍 Australia