Safety Advisor

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in Northwest Queensland and Western Australia.

An opportunity exists for a diligent and structured Safety Advisor to join the Safety & Health team at our Dawson Mine on a full-time permanent basis. With your diverse capability in communicating with a range of stakeholders and high level of planning and problem solving, you will add value through your commitment to Health & Safety. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our contractor management system as well as our emergency management system. You’ll achieve this by working collaboratively with our contracting partners to maintain compliance with our Safety & Health Management Systems and ensuring we maintain response readiness for emergencies..  

Your responsibilities will include the following, not limited to:

• Ensure the timely and accurate review, approval and oversight of contractor management processes, including Work Scoping, Risk Assessments, Authority to Work and Permit to Work.
• Support development and drive implementation of approved digitalized solutions for contractor permitting.
• Ensure relevant safety and health communications are being received by contractors on site, eg toolbox talks, SHEMS updates / Alerts.
• Ensure Contractor Management Plan, templates and other documentation is maintained in line with Anglo American and regulatory requirements.
• Support investigation of incidents involving contractors, including monitoring for repeats and distribution of relevant learnings across contracting companies (and across other Anglo American sites).
• Attend and present at relevant communication forums on contractor safety performance, opportunities and initiatives.
• Report regularly to the SLT on the mine’s performance against the Contractor Management Plan.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate implementation of contractor safety management training and appointment process.
• Scheduling mines rescue training and ensure there is sufficient coverage of ERT members.
• Coordinate emergency exercises to ensure that the mine complies with statutory obligations and that site personnel can effectively respond in emergency events.
• Coordinate and facilitate emergency response training for ERT personnel, site leadership and staff.
• Ensure mines rescue equipment is maintained
• Chair the SHE Committee meetings.

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Safety or Health Science.
• Supervisor and Risk Facilitator competencies desirable (S1, 2, 3 & G1 or G2).
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role on a mine site (coal preferred).
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting and systems.

• Permanent, full-time position at Dawson Mine, Moura QLD
• Monday to Friday site role with 9-day fortnight available
• Competitive Salary + 12% Superannuation + Annual Bonus
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised Anglo accommodation and company funded camp with meals provided
• Relocation assistance available to local area
• Anglo American company benefits

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time. 

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral

Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.    

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE 

18 June 2025

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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