Safety & Training Superintendent - Thunderbox

About Qube 

We are proud to be recognized among the top 9 best places to work in Australia for large-scale employers. Qube Bulk provides complete mine-to-market and mine resupply solutions, offering a range of mine, road, rail, storage, port and ship services. With operations ranging from capital cities to regional towns and into some of the most remote places in Australia, Qube Bulk has over 3,000 employees. 

The Opportunity

Qube Bulk are seeking an experienced Safety & Training Superintendent to join the Thunderbox operations team in the Northern Goldfields region to provide Health, Safety & Training leadership on safety culture, compliance and standards across all site operations.

The Safety & Training Superintendent position will provide SHS support & leadership across all site operations to ensure that health & safety compliance, legislation and regulatory requirements are met. 

• Permanent, full-time position
• Based at Thunderbox mine site – FIFO from Perth only
• 8-on/6-off – 4-on/3-off roster rotation
• Flights, meals & camp accommodation provided
• Competitive remuneration package
• Ongoing development opportunities for career growth
• Commitment to promoting workplace diversity & inclusivity
• Supportive team environment
• Commitment to a “QuBe Safe” workplace

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of the scope of operations, including mining operations, working environment, current work practices and procedures
• Develop and/or review the site induction with the respect to both Qube and operational requirements
• Training and assessing of various mobile plant and equipment
• Assist with the coordination of all functional safety issues including risk assessments, systems development and the maintenance of relevant records and reports
• Undertake audits to verify compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements, client requirements and company procedures
• Lead/participate in incident investigation processes & implement improvement plans where any gaps are identified
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are identified and monitored for closure within allocated timeframe
• Provide immediate support for incident investigations, hazard management and follow-up on closeout actions
• Follow the requirements of the SHEMS documentation including Rules, Procedures and Instructions
• Drive culture change from the ground up on operating standards, risk awareness and safety culture
• Assist in the management of Workers Compensation claims and Rehabilitation Plans/Programs
• Develop and implement site training plans, skills matrices and budgets;
• Schedule, develop and deliver training and assessment programs in consultation with Operations and Labour Managers
• Coordinate necessary training resources at sites
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, it is essential that candidates have: 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position within the mining or heavy transport industry
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment 
• Lead ICAM Investigations Certification or similar
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (minimum)
• Competency in HSE Statistics, reporting and ability to analyse HSE data for trends and improvements
• Experience delivering relevant and engaging training to a diverse range of students
• Ability to undertake large scale risk assessments
• Ability to develop tactical and strategic plans to address safety issues.
• Qualified in collecting specimens for drugs of abuse testing (HLTPAT005) – highly regarded
• Ability to be flexible & adaptable to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as be able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to communicate with a variety of people
• Advanced knowledge & experience with Microsoft applications
• Proven ability to pick up internal systems (IT) quickly
• Ability to provide a National Police Clearance
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

If you would like the opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Ports, Transport and Logistics companies in Australia, then please click on the "Apply" button below or email our recruitment team at ****@qube.com.au

At Qube we value diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We empower our people to deliver exceptional results for our customers every day and pride ourselves in offering a safe and inclusive workplace.