Ventilation Officer (VO)

About the Company

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 North West Queensland and Western Australia.

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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Ventilation Officer to join our Aquila team. In this critical statutory role, you will be responsible for managing mine ventilation and gas systems to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing underground operation. This role provides expert technical advice, supports short- and medium-term planning, and ensures best-practice ventilation and gas management systems are in place to optimise safety and production outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture, conduct inspections and audits, ensure incidents are effectively managed, and maintain compliance with legislation and site standards.
• Fulfil statutory Ventilation Officer responsibilities, overseeing mine ventilation and gas systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Provide expert ventilation and gas management advice to the Mine Manager to support operational performance and mine optimisation.
• Develop and communicate ventilation and gas management plans aligned with short-, medium-, and long-term mine planning.
• Conduct gas monitoring (including bag sampling), track system performance, and recommend improvements.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to optimise safety and efficiency.
• Work closely with operations, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver team objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety, productivity, and system performance through innovation and technology.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or relevant Coal Industry qualifications/experience
• Formal qualifications as a Ventilation Officer Certificate of Competency (QLD)
• Current Practising Certificate
• Extensive demonstrated experience in an underground coal mining operation as well as specialist knowledge in ventilation
• S123 & G2A sound knowledge of Queensland legislative requirements as well as Australian Mining & Resources sector experience
• Ability to influence and build relationships across site and technical experts in our Corporate office
• A strong background in ensuring hazard identification and risk assessment principles, coupled with the compliance of all ventilation matters relating to legislation and the site safety management system
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems

What’s On Offer / Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position
• 7 on, 7 off
• Competitive Salary + 12% Superannuation + Annual Bonus
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Domestic relocation to Middlemount

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. REFXXXXX

Closing Date

• 17 June 2026. Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Background checks

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

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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.