Safety Superintendent- Risk & Assurance

Our Safety objective is simple - for everyone to go home safe and well, everyday!

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. 

As our Safety Superintendent – Risk & Assurance, your key responsible will be ensuring correct application and delivery of risk and assurance processes to enable safe execution of work. This role is also responsible for monitoring and supporting compliance of the safety and health management system to internal and external requirements.

Key accountabilities; but not limited too;

• Ensure consistent application of safety & health principles in all site interactions within and beyond site boundaries
• Facilitate operational Bowties in alignment with business unit Bowties, ensuring updates are made in Bowtie XP
• Oversee the sites regulatory hygiene requirements including the delivery of the annual sampling plan
• Ensure compliance to Aquila Mine's contractor management standard through implementation of the contractor management system and annual auditing
• Conduct ORM familiarisation for new starters prior to assignment of Critical Controls in Isometrix
• Develop a program of assurance over Critical Control monitoring activities, High Focus Task planning, risk management and action close out effectiveness.
• Monitor changes in regulation / site risk profile and support update of SHMS accordingly.
• Manage the sites medical and hygiene contractors
• Coach, advise on and support facilitation of site risk assessments and updates of SHMS, with a focus on legal compliance, effectiveness, standardisation and useability.
• Support injury management and facilitate the return-to-work process for injured workers
• Ensure actions from all audits are captured in Isometrix for tracking and reporting.
• Support the sites investigation process and reporting to external parties
• Contribute to a purpose-led, high-performing culture within the site safety function that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity
• Work in an integrated way to provide a multi-disciplinary approach and balanced view across all major disciplines.

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) plus a formal qualification in Safety combined with extensive practical safety experience in a similar position.
• RIIRIS402E: Carry out the Risk Management Process
• RIIRIS601E: Establish and Maintain Risk Management Systems
• RIIWHS601E: Establish and maintain the WHS Management System
• Excellent knowledge of mining operations (preferably coal mining)
• Detailed knowledge of Safety & Health and risks as well as a thorough understanding of operations
• Demonstrated experience in a risk management position within a technical environment, including the coordination of knowledge sharing with broader stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in project management, particularly managing change and stakeholder engagement in multi-national and multi-functional teams.

• Full-time, permanent position - Monday – Friday
• Flexible work arrangements, including 9 day fortnight available
• FIFO CAMP (Company Funded)
• DIDO, Residential options
• Relocation Assistance Provided
• Attractive Salary & Annual Bonus + 12% Superannuation

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. 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

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

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 

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

30 March 2026

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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