Safety & Training Superintendent

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a permanent position on a 4:3, 4:3, 8:6 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns. Domestic relocation assistance to Darwin or Cairns from anywhere in Australia is provided.

As the Safety & Training Superintendent, you are responsible for the development, governance, and continuous improvement of GEMCO’s safety management standards, procedures, tools, and programs to enable the operations to effectively manage safety risk. Provide coaching and specialist support to senior and operational leadership teams to embed changes and maintain compliance.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Develop and manage the Training Business Plan, update on progress, and deliver on objectives.
• Work with operational and functional leaders to identify training and development requirements to support business strategies and priorities.
• Engage and collaborate with business stakeholders including front-line and management to ensure programs developed are relevant and effective.
• Deliver specialist, independent, and technically capable safety support, tools, coaching and training to process owners.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Significant experience guiding, developing and influencing practice in health, safety, and training within the Mining or Heavy industry.
• Demonstrated ability to influence groups of internal stakeholders through effective data analysis and communication skills.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of Nationally Recognised Training and AQTF standards.
• A captivating leader who can captivate audiences, drive engagement and inspire change.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Science, Engineering or similar) or relevant trade/engineering qualification.
• Diploma in WHS
• Training and Assessment
• Certificate IV Frontline Management/Human Resources (desirable)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Wednesday 23rd July 2025.