HST SUPERINTENDENT

Location: Blackwater

About the Business

Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based in Blackwater QLD which is 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations. Yancoal Australia is Australia’s largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000people across its operations. An exciting opportunity has become available for a HST Superintendent to join our team of industry-leading and experienced professionals to provide strong leadership and support a high-performance culture by role modelling and reinforcing the behaviours that will underpin the success of our award winning operation.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the HST Manager, the HST Superintendent leads the team of Health, Safety & Training professionals to maintain Safety and Health Management System (SHMS),the Risk Management System, Assurance & Compliance Systems and Emergency Capability system to ensure Yarrabee Coal Mine meets both legislative and Yancoal Australia requirements.
This position forms part of the senior leadership team on site and you will play a critical role in safety leadership and the coaching of leaders in site safety and risk management processes while promoting a positive safety culture within our operation.

About You - Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a health and safety discipline - degree or diploma in OH&S
• Current drivers’ licence
• Experience working in the mining industry accompanied with knowledge of the applicable Legislation, Australian Standards, Guidelines and Codes of Practice.
• Working knowledge of the Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation Act and associated regulations
• Thorough understanding of the competencies required to effect a successful mining operation in an open cut environment.
• In depth knowledge of the Resources Industry and Infrastructure training package and how to administer compliance with same on site
• Sound understanding of the Australian Quality Training Framework and its implications upon the mining environment
• Competent computer user with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work with remote teams and varied stakeholders whilst building good rapport with site-based leaders and workforce
• Risk management including Critical risk implementation
• Knowledge and application of current mental health strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to negotiate and liaise with site personnel

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.
The following benefits are available to eligible salaried employees:

• Corporate Subsidised Health Cover Premiums
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary Sacrifice Options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• Paid Parental Leave Provisions
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Local Housing Allowance
• Local Sporting Allowance

If you would like to apply for this role please click the Apply button. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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