Specialist Safety

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.

ABOUTGEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% 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

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a 7:7 Day shift roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.                                                                                                                

As the Specialist Safety you will be responsible for supporting the development, governance and continuous improvement of safety systems and behaviours across the GEMCO operation.

Key deliverables for the role are, but aren’t limited to:

• Leading and coaching safe behaviours across teams and leaders
• Delivering expert support in safety processes, tools and investigations
• Analysing safety data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Ensuring high-quality incident management, reporting and follow-up

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Building strong relationships and influencing diverse teams
• Confidently managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Facilitating training, coaching, and promoting safe work practices
• Using data to drive continuous safety improvement initiatives

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Cert IV Safety or Occupational Health (Minimum)
• Diploma of Health & Safety and or
• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma (Science / Safety /Engineering / Similar) or relevant trade/engineering degree.
• ICAM or similar 

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 Thursday 30 October 2025