Health, Safety and Risk

Come and be a part of the new Ironbark No.1 Underground Coal Mine

Fitzroy Mining Operations is a new force in the Queensland metallurgical coal mining industry with a portfolio of existing operations and a pipeline of growth projects.  In our short history, we have successfully reinvigorated operations at Carborough Downs underground mine, breathed new life into the Broadlea open cut and we also have our new underground longwall mine at Ironbark No.1.

Our employees are engaged, connected to our business, proud of what we have achieved, have conviction in one another and our potential.  Innovative thinking and decisive leadership are the hallmarks of the company.  We deliver a challenging and rewarding environment, and our success is built on the foundation of being a people business that mines coal.

About the role

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced and organised Health, Safety and Risk (HSR) Administrator and Document Controller to join our team at our Ironbark No.1 operation. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Health, Safety and Risk (HSR) department and broader operational teams, with a strong focus on document control and compliance reporting.

Key Responsibilities include

• Perform general Health, Safety, and Risk (HSR) administrative duties, including coordinating meetings and appointments, scribing minutes (including risk assessments and procedures), preparing documents, collating entering data and statistics, finalising reports, and managing day-to-day office operations.
• Actively engage and participate in all surface and underground interactive Health and Safety activities that promote visibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support internal incident investigation meetings (HPI/HRI) through scheduling, gathering and formatting of documentation.
• Conduct confidential drug and alcohol testing and resfit/earfit testing as required.
• Assist with water and hygiene sampling as required.

• Prepare and compile internal and external HSR reports, including:

• Monthly and quarterly RSHQ Census reports

• Ironbark HSR daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
• Daily SISPAV action status reports
• Support the maintenance and management of the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) by ensuring documentation was up-to-date, compliant with relevant standards/legislation, and consistently formatted using standardised naming conventions. Monitor document review periods, manage uploads, and optimise document search functionality via SharePoint
• Monitor document review cycles, managed uploads, and enhanced search functionality within SharePoint to ensure efficient access, version control, and compliance with documentation standards.
• Conduct regular audits of Safety and Health Management (SHM) documentation and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Monitor critical control schedules and track action items using SISPAV systems.
• Assist with departmental communications to personnel such as toolbox talks and notice boards.
• Assist in Cross-Department collaboration with HSR integration by initiating communication, and understanding of departmental tasks, information gathering and data entry.

About You

• Demonstrated adaptability to change and flexibility with the workplace by adjusting to shifting priorities and new processes, maintaining productivity, collaborate effectively across teams, learn new skills effectively and remain resilient during organisational transitions.
• Demonstrated experience in an administrative capacity, preferably within a health, safety, or compliance-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of document control systems and SharePoint functionality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in report collation and data accuracy across multiple platforms.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What's in it for you?

This role is based in the Bowen Basin, providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay and the Whitsunday coast.

• Full-time permanent employment
• Great 9-day fortnight roster: 5/2 - 4/3
• Accommodation benefits (residential or camp) – camp is paid for or access our residential allowance.
• We offer to pay for your health insurance through our provider
• Great salaries to attract and retain the right people, generous staff performance incentives.
• Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs.

Our Operating Philosophy:

• To deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:
• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.
• We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

Fitzroy Requirements – attitude is everything

We are careful when selecting people to make sure that you will thrive and succeed at Fitzroy and you share our values:  taking ownership; drive to improve; giving it a go; fostering collaboration; perseverance while demonstrating self-awareness.

If this sounds like you, and Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, Apply Now