Job Description
OUR PURPOSE IS ‘TO PROTECT’
WE CARE, WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Coal Industry Act Inspector
• Flexible and dynamic role where you manage your own schedule
• Permanent, Full-time position based in Singleton
• $192,651.43 + Super | 5 weeks annual leave
Make a real impact to mine worker health and safety
Coal Services is seeking an experienced mining professional to join our Mine Safety Occupational Hygiene (MSOH) team as a Coal Industry Act Inspector. Reporting to the MSOH Operations Manager, in this role, you will play a critical part in protecting the health of NSW coal mine workers through statutory dust monitoring and occupational hygiene services across underground and surface operations.
This is a hands-on, field-based role offering variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work directly with workers, mine management and regulators.
About the role:
• Conduct statutory dust monitoring at NSW underground and surface coal mines
• Deliver occupational hygiene assessments and services
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and documentation
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate statutory and commercial monitoring programs
• Engage with mine personnel, clients, and regulatory authorities
• Support compliance and continuous improvement in health and safety practices
• This role requires regular travel to regional mine sites and strong communication skills to work effectively across all levels of the industry.
About You:
To be successful you will have:
• 10 years underground mining experience (desirable)
• Sound understanding of underground mining processes, airborne dust risks and controls
• Mining-related qualifications (e.g. Undermanager, Deputy, Trade, OHS) (desirable)
• Experience with occupational hygiene or regulatory compliance (desirable)
• Availability to travel to regional mine sites
• Proven report writing and technical documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a regulated environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• High level of computer literacy and numeracy
• Drivers' license (NSW)
• Fit to work in an underground environment and maintain industry emergency accreditation
• Demonstrated behaviours aligned to our company values and culture we care, we work together, we make a difference.
What we offer:
• Permanent full-time role with job security
• Allocated work vehicle
• Flexible working hours and days
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 18 days personal leave & 3 days family and emergency leave
• Superannuation co-contribution scheme
• Professional Development days
• Reward and Recognition program to celebrate your success
• Retailer discounts through Smart Spending App
• Access to EAP and novated leasing
About us:
Coal Services is a Specialised Health and Safety Scheme that provides an integrated suite of services to help identify, assess, monitor, and control many risks inherent in the NSW coal mining industry. Our preventative and responsive services in the areas of workplace health and safety, workers compensation, emergency response and training help to deliver on our purpose, 'to protect'. Our purpose, vision and values are aligned to focus on the safety and health of our industry and its workers.
To learn more about Coal Services, visit us at https://www.coalservices.com.au/
Important information re: your application
• Permanent roles are open only to Australian and New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens. Visa holders with unlimited right to work in Australia will be considered for Fixed Term Contracts
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and references) prior to commencement of employment
• We take our responsibility to protect the industry that we work in very seriously. Our People, Customers and Community safety and well-being are priorities for us
Please submit your cover letter and resume by 9 August 2026.
Applications may be shortlisted and progressed prior to the closing date.
