Manager, Health, Safety and Training

Job ID

931559

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Australia - Moranbah, Australia - QLD Other

Categories

Safety / Health / Environment / Quality, Supervisory / Management

Applications close

26 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Make your mark with Thiess

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

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About the role

As our Health, Safety & Training Manager, based on-site at our Peak Downs Project in Moranbah, you will lead safety strategies and initiatives that foster and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in safety practices.

Reporting to the Project Manager and as a key member of the site's senior leadership team, your primary responsibilities include:

• Influence and provide support to your peers in order to achieve our vision of every safe every day.
• Your 'hands on' approach, clear focus and effective leadership will contribute to the implementation of project safety management plans
• Motivate people to ensure ownership of healthy & safety across all levels of the project as well as to develop and ensure the effectiveness of the health & safety system.
• Oversee a team of Health, Safety and Training professionals ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, and in line with legislation.
• Lead the safety culture on site to ensure the safety of all persons on site
• Manage Projects and budgets to deadlines

About You

• A minimum of a diploma in OHS with Tertiary qualifications in safety or a similar field is highly regarded
• At least five years' experience in a similar role with extensive experience in an operational mining environment
• Extensive experience working with workers' compensation, risk management and incident investigations
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to influence and implement strategic and cultural change
• Have outstanding skills with the Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What Thiess Can Do for You

• 9-day fortnight (5/2 4/3 roster)
• FIFO from Brisbane or $200/week travel allowance or local housing assistance provided
• World-class health & wellbeing programs through AIA Vitality
• Competitive salary package
• Site allowance
• Salary sacrifice options - novated leasing
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About Us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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