Superintendent HSE

Rio Tinto
Australia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Coaching","Stakeholder engagement","Analytical thinking"]

Lead HSE strategy and operational support for Weipa Operations on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll manage and mentor an HSE team, partner with operations leaders to embed risk management and continuous improvement, oversee incident investigation and corrective actions, and drive emergency management capability. You’ll also champion the Critical Risk Management framework, manage HSE reporting and audits, and provide governance for site security systems and accommodation village security services.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
16 hours ago

Superintendent HSE

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Job Summary

Lead HSE strategy and operational support for Weipa Operations on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll manage and mentor an HSE team, partner with operations leaders to embed risk management and continuous improvement, oversee incident investigation and corrective actions, and drive emergency management capability. You’ll also champion the Critical Risk Management framework, manage HSE reporting and audits, and provide governance for site security systems and accommodation village security services.
Location: Australia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · 12 months
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and mentor an HSE team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
  • •Partner with operational leaders to enhance safety performance and embed risk management practices.
  • •Oversee incident management and investigation, ensuring robust learning and sustainable corrective actions.
  • •Lead site emergency management capability, including the Emergency Services team and supporting Emergency Response Team.
  • •Champion the Critical Risk Management framework, manage HSE reporting and engagement with regulators, and coordinate audits, assessments, and compliance follow-ups.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceEquityPaid LeaveParental LeaveRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstrated leadership experience in health, safety, emergency management, or a related operational environment.
  • •Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders to improve safety performance and drive positive cultural outcomes.
  • •Strong incident investigation, risk management, and compliance experience in a complex industrial setting.
  • •Ability to interpret and apply health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • •Strong analytical skills to interpret HSE data, identify trends, and develop practical improvement initiatives.
Experience:Mining
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationCoachingStakeholder engagementAnalytical thinking

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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