Safety Specialist

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

The onsite accommodation includes meal services and access to excellent facilities, including a gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, a sports oval and a range of scenic walking tracks.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• Education assistance up to $8000 per year

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent full-time position on a 7:7 roster, Tuesday to Tuesday, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns. Roster consideration given for embarkation out of Brisbane.

As the Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for providing specialist safety support across complex operational activities by assuring systems, influencing leaders and integrating effective risk management into everyday work.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Support accuracy and consistency of health and safety data and reporting
• Confirm timely and appropriate close‑out of safety actions
• Work alongside operational teams to support investigations and risk assessments
• Deliver clear safety communications and practical advice across work fronts

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Supporting safety outcomes within mining or large‑scale construction environments
• Operating confidently in complex settings with multiple hazards, contractors and priorities
• Ability to explain insights clearly and support practical, people‑centred improvement
• Experience working with enterprise safety or risk management systems

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (minimum requirement)
• Diploma of Work Health and Safety or higher (preferred)
• ICAM or equivalent incident investigation training (beneficial)
• Current C Class Drivers Licence

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Sunday 17th May 2026.