Glencore Australia

Safety Coordinator

Glencore Australia  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

United Wambo Joint Venture (UWJV) is an open-cut coal mine located 16 kilometres west of Singleton in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. UWJV is a 50:50 joint venture between United Collieries (Glencore and MEU) and Wambo Coal (Peabody).

The Opportunity

UWJV commenced operation in 2020 and we are forecast to produce up to 10 million tonnes per annum of run of mine (ROM) thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal until 2042.

In 2022, UWJV was awarded NSW Mining 'Operation of the Year'

Reporting to the Health, Safety & Training Manager, the Safety Coordinator plays a crucial role in the development and implementation of comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Further responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Participate in HSEC audits, Safety Interactions, Planned Task Observations and demonstrate Visible Leadership in accordance with the sites HSEC Strategies and Objectives

  • Develop and maintain emergency response plans for various scenarios, including fire, natural disasters, medical emergencies, and other critical incidents

  • Lead thorough investigations into safety incidents and near misses to determine root causes. Analysis incident data to identify trends and recommend preventive measures

  • Maintain and encourage productive and harmonious relationships with other Departments

  • Assist with hazard identification and Fatal Risk controls in the workplace

  • Implement action plans with input from the team for the treatment of risks

About you:

  • Hold qualifications in Work Health & Safety

  • Have a thorough understanding of NSW legislation relevant to Work Health & Safety

  • Experience in implementing and overseeing workplace safety management systems

  • Able to use analytical skills to reason through problems and translate creative ideas into workplace improvements

  • Demonstrated experience navigating complex issues and competing priorities

  • Ability to lead workplace incident investigations - ICAM

  • Mining industry experience will be highly regarded

In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:

  • Direct employment with Glencore

  • Highly competitive remuneration package

  • Annual short-term incentive bonus

  • 5 weeks Annual Leave per year

  • Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave

  • A tailored Personal Development Plan and access to Education Assistance

  • Flexible Work Arrangement Policy

  • 18 week’s Paid Parental Leave including superannuation contributions during periods of both paid and unpaid parental leave

  • Paid Gym membership

For further information please contact Hallee Thomas - Human Resources on 0408 295 653

Applications close: Sunday, 28 June 2026

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Glencore Australia

About Glencore Australia

We are among Australia’s largest producers and marketers of natural resources, connecting Australian resources from 22 active mining operations with industrial customers around the world.

Through our diverse portfolio, we supply the resources that help advance everyday life.

Our coal business helps meet the energy and steel-making needs of today, while our copper, zinc, nickel and cobalt operations will help transition Australia and the world to a low-carbon future.

We are one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies.

Australia is an important part of Glencore's business, with over 17,000 employees and contractors contributing significantly to regional, state and national economies.

Our operations are located in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with our Australian headquarters in Sydney and offices in Brisbane, Perth and Newcastle.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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