Health and Safety Officer

About the role

Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore managed operation producing high-quality export coking coal, is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Officer to join its team at the Oaky Creek Coal Complex in Tieri, Queensland. Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, the role supports health and safety programs, incident management and regulatory compliance across underground and surface operations. It is an 8 days on, 6 days off rostered position.

Key responsibilities

• Support basic and intermediate incident management, statutory reporting and obligations
• Support the Health and Safety Superintendent and Health and Hygiene Coordinator with health and safety programs and initiatives
• Support stakeholders in targeted visible leadership programs and carry out those activities for underground and surface operations
• Advise stakeholders on GCAA and QLD Coal Mining legislative compliance and safety processes
• Support injury management and occupational hygiene across the complex under the direction of the Health and Hygiene Coordinator

Required profile

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role in underground or surface mining or a similar industry
• Strong understanding of QLD Coal Mining legislation
• Relevant HSE qualifications (minimum Cert IV) and experience in ICAM methodology
• Demonstrated skills in complex and intermediate incident investigations, high-potential incidents and incident database management
• Experience in risk management and risk assessment
• Strong stakeholder engagement across all levels on mine sites
• Accurate record keeping, attention to detail and ability to work autonomously; injury management experience desirable

What we offer

• Competitive mining salary plus annual short-term performance bonus
• 6 weeks' annual leave and access to Coal Mining Industry long service leave
• Subsidised housing or permanently allocated camp accommodation, relocation assistance
• Salary sacrifice flights and/or novated lease vehicle arrangement
• Private health or salary continuance reimbursement up to $3,500 and active lifestyle reimbursement
• Years of service awards, Christmas gifts, town events and Christmas parties
• Prescription safety glasses up to $600, Employee Assistance Program for the whole family, education assistance and EAP