WHS Superintendent
Core
Senior WHS leadership role providing strategic direction and hands-on operational support for risk management, assurance, and compliance across multiple mining and heavy industry sites in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Role type
Senior WHS Superintendent (IC)
Builds
Safety systems, processes, and culture across diverse operational environments
Domain
Mining and heavy industry (Western Australia, Northern Territory)
Required skills
Critical risk and control management, Incident investigation (ICAM), WHS assurance (audits/inspections), Regulatory engagement, Injury management/return to work, Contractor management, Stakeholder management, Data analysis for continuous improvement
Preferred skills
ISO 45001, Psychosocial risk management, Multi-state operations
Technologies
ICAM, ISO 45001
Responsibilities
Provide visible WHS leadership and act as a trusted advisor to operational and senior leadership teams; Lead the identification, assessment and management of critical risks and verify that controls are effective in the field; Oversee WHS assurance activities including audits, inspections, critical control verification and corrective action close-out; Lead and quality-assure significant and high-potential incident investigations, including ICAM investigations; Partner with operational leaders to build WHS capability through coaching, mentoring and practical support; Work with clients, contractors and regulators to maintain strong WHS standards and compliance across WA and NT; Analyse WHS data, identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement across safety systems, processes and culture.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC