Emergency Response Advisor

Company Description

**Safety smart, from the start.

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal**

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in Northwest Queensland and Western Australia.

Job Description

An opportunity exists for a diligent and structured Emergency Response Advisor to join the Safety & Health team at our Capcoal Lake Lindsay Mine. With your diverse capability in communicating with a range of stakeholders and high level of planning and problem solving, you will add value through your commitment to Health & Safety. The key output of this role is to ensure that safety/compliance standards are present and maintained in all activities associated with this role, with the aim to continually improve these standards.

Key accountabilities;

• Ensure emergency capabilities are developed and maintained to effectively manage identified hazards.
• Ensure that appropriate emergency systems and services are in place and that these systems comply with the requirements of both SMC and Group as well as addressing specific site needs.
• Coordinate the site Emergency Response Team (ERT) to ensure that minimum manning requirements and competencies are developed and maintained.
• Ensure the site Emergency Response Plan / Procedures / Evacuation Plans are maintained up-to-date and in alignment with SMC / AA and legislative requirements (including Group Technical Standard).
• Discharge the legal obligations of the Fire Officer.
• Coordinate, distribute and maintain first-aid, mines rescue and fire equipment on-site.
• Procure goods and service for mines rescue team.
• Record and report on the status of site emergency equipment and capabilities.
• Advise Safety and Health Manager on emergency matters in a timely and efficient manner.
• Review and approve rescue resourcing, risk assessments and response plans (e.g., for confined space entry)
• Ensure Incident Management Team materials / equipment and familiarizations are maintained up to date (duty cards, incident management rooms)
• Complete critical control monitoring activities related to Emergency Response.
• Support the execution of the onsite drug and alcohol management program, including ordering testing supplies, reviewing medication declaration forms, and escalating at-risk cases to the Occupational Health Superintendent.
• Assist the Occupational Health Superintendent with day-to-day management of onsite health professionals (e.g., nurses and paramedics).

Qualifications

To be successful in this role ideally you will have:

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Safety is desirable.
• Formal qualification in Safety combined with practical emergency response experience of at least 3 to 5 years is essential.

Additional Information

• Full-time, permanent position
• 5/2 roster
• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive salary + 12% superannuation
• Annual incentive program
• DIDO, Residential & FIFO options available

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company – and we're still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral

Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE 

28 November 2025

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.