At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice.  It’s a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those ‘out of the box’ ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same.  With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Superintendent to lead site safety performance at our large scale open cut coal operation.

Reporting to the HST Manager, this role provides strategic and operational safety leadership, ensuring compliance with Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Act (CMSHA) and fostering a strong, visible safety culture across mining, CHPP, maintenance, and contractor workforces.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible safety leadership across all departments

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the site Safety Management System (SMS)

• Ensure compliance with QLD coal mining legislation, standards, and site SHMS

• Drive risk management processes including:

  • Principal hazard management plans

  • Bowtie and critical control verification

  • ICAM / incident investigations

• Partner with operational leaders to embed safety into production planning and execution

• Lead and mentor the site safety team

• Manage statutory reporting, audits, and regulator engagement

• Oversee contractor safety performance and compliance

• Champion proactive safety initiatives, behavioural safety programs, and workforce engagement

About You

• Significant experience in a Safety Superintendent / Safety Manager role within an open cut coal mining operation

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • QLD Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and Regulations

  • Recognised Standards and Principal Hazard Management

• Proven ability to influence leaders and frontline teams

• Strong incident investigation and risk management capability

• Confident communicator with a practical, collaborative approach

• Experience leading safety teams in high-risk operational environments

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)

• S1, S2, S3 & G2 (or ability to obtain)

• ICAM Lead Investigator (desirable)

• Current Queensland Coal Board Medical & Standard 11

• Industry Risk Management Qualifications

What’s on Offer

• Competitive remuneration package

• Stable, long-term role within a high-performing operation

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on safety culture and performance

• Supportive leadership team and values-driven organisation

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