Senior Health & Hygiene Coordinator

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Senior Health and Hygiene Coordinator

Oaky Creek Coal

Tieri, Queensland

Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore Managed Operation, produces high-quality export coking coal. We are a large, dynamic mine with a proven track record. We’re professional, take personal ownership, and we’re committed to providing exceptional outcomes, all while delivering safe coal. At Oaky, we know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes flexibility and teamwork, and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return. We recognise and reward exceptional work

Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, an exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Health and Hygiene Coordinator to join the team at Oaky Creek Coal.

This is a pivotal role where you will influence and enhance the health, wellbeing, and safety of our workforce. You will play a key part in shaping proactive health strategies, supporting injured workers, and ensuring best-practice occupational hygiene standards across the operation.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Championing the health and wellbeing of our workforce through proactive support and engagement
• Leading injury management, return-to-work programs, and workers compensation processes with care and professionalism
• Developing and coordinating programs and projects that promote injury prevention, fitness for work, and overall wellbeing
• Coordinating the occupational hygiene program, monitoring, sampling, and exposure assessments
• Facilitation of the airborne contaminants meeting
• Analysing data to inform risk-based decision making and continuous improvement
• Developing and maintaining Health & Hygiene Management Plans and Health Risk Assessments
• Identifying and implementing effective controls for occupational health hazards
• Overseeing and managing compliance with the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme
• Acting as a key liaison between site, the Appointed Medical Advisor, and external health professionals

About you:

You are a motivated and purpose-driven professional who is passionate about improving workplace health outcomes. You bring both technical expertise and a genuine commitment to people.

Key requirements of the role:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health, Safety, Hygiene, or a related field
• A Return-to-Work Coordinator Certificate
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within an underground mining environment
• Strong expertise in injury management, occupational rehabilitation, and workers compensation
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail, particularly in reporting and compliance
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels.

Why Join Oaky Creek?

We recognise that our people go above and beyond — and we ensure that effort is rewarded. At Oaky Creek, you’ll find more than just a job; you’ll find a supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive mining salary with annual performance bonus
• 5 weeks' annual leave
• Access to one of Australia’s most generous Long Service Leave schemes
• Subsidised housing or permanent camp accommodation
• Relocation assistance
• Salary sacrificing options (flights and novated leasing)
• Up to $3,500 reimbursement for private health or salary continuance insurance
• Active lifestyle and wellbeing reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Education assistance for ongoing professional development
• Recognition programs, service awards, and community events

Tieri offers a welcoming community, excellent facilities, and a high standard of living for individuals and families alike. It’s a place where work-life balance is achievable, and community connection is strong. Visit www.tieri.com.au to see what it’s really like to live and work in this top little town.

For further information, please contact: oakycreekhr@glencore.com.au

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest with their manager prior to applying.

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