Safety Superintendent - Dugald River Project

Safety Superintendent – Dugald River Project, Cloncurry QLD.

Redpath Australia is a global leader in underground mining services, delivering safe, innovative, and reliable solutions across Australia and internationally. With safety at the core of everything we do, we are seeking an experienced Safety (HSE) Superintendent to provide strong leadership and drive continuous improvement across our operations.

The Role

As the Safety Superintendent, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring Redpath’s health, safety, and environmental standards are not only met but exceeded. Working closely with site leadership, you will influence safety culture, ensure legislative compliance, and support the wellbeing of our workforce.

• Identify, assess, and implement improvements to safety and training requirements across all project departments.
• Ensure employee compliance with Redpath’s Management Operating Procedures (MOPs) and site-specific policies.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for the project and organization.
• Ensure all training records and competency documentation are accurately maintained and filed in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all projects environmental and community obligations and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in Redpath’s site workplace inspection program, including tracking and reporting personnel participation and corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) training for personnel and work crews.
• Prepare and facilitate toolbox talks and safety meetings to communicate safety initiatives, hazards, and procedural updates.
• Support operations teams with site risk management processes, including the development and review of JSAs and risk assessments.
• Lead and conduct incident investigations in accordance with company procedures, ensuring completion within required timeframes.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all notifiable and reportable incidents in line with legislative and company requirements.
• Provide expert advice to management on Workplace Health and Safety legislation, compliance obligations, and best practices.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a Safety Superintendent / Senior HSE role within mining construction or heavy industry;
• Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent;
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and industry best practice
• Experience delivering risk assessments, JSA/JHA training, and safety systems
• Proven capability in incident investigation, reporting, and rehabilitation management
• Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS (or equivalent)
• ICAM, Lead Auditor, or similar certifications highly regarded
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Redpath?

This is a full time, long-term opportunity with excellent job security benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
• Salary Continuance and TPD Insurance.
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family
• Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Service Milestone Bonuses:
  • $3k at 5 years
  • $10k at 10 years
  • $15k at 15 years
  • $20k at 20 years

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.

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Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.

We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button below, or visit our website at Careers | Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers