Health, Safety & Environment (Mining, Resources & Energy) Full time About the Role:
Hastings Deering is recruiting for an experienced Safety Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time position in our Mackay, QLD-based branch.
Reporting directly to the Executive Manager - Safety, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of safety and sustainability functions in designated Business Centres; ensuring compliance with Company safety systems and standards as well as legislation and Business Centre Safety Improvement plans.
Key responsibilities:
This role will involve the following key duties and responsibilities:
Implement safety strategies and initiatives to improve safety performance whilst ensuring compliance with Company safety systems and standards and OH&S Legislation.In conjunction with the Executive Manager - Safety & Sustainability, identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices.Ensure mine-related safety alerts, cases, and incidents are managed accordingly.Oversee incident investigations and lead investigations.Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to Safety Advisors and other internal stakeholders including Business Centre Managers as required.Manage employee safety programs.Develop and ensure effective communication and relations with the client and act as Company liaison for on-site matters.Essential requirements:
You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
Relevant experience in a safety role within a diversified Company.Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety.Experience in Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordination.Previous experience managing HSE policies and procedures for a multi-geographic diverse organisation within the Mining or Heavy Equipment industry.ICAM or recognised root cause analysis qualifications.Lead Auditor and Cert IV in Workplace Training Assessment (Desirable).Why Hastings Deering?
At Hastings Deering, our people are our heart - from their first day with us right up to their last. As one of the top Caterpillar dealers globally and part of the Sime Darby network, you'll have access to extensive and borderless career development opportunities and enjoy an internationally recognised work culture.
We are Hastings Deering – where innovation meets infrastructure, and excellence reigns. As a leader in heavy equipment product and services across Asia-Pacific, we're more than a company – we're a heritage. Our cutting-edge machinery transforms construction and mining landscapes, from urban cores like Brisbane to the rugged terrains.
Hastings Deering is more than a name; we're a commitment to innovation, career empowerment, BIG flexibility, and community engagement. As we shape terrains and redefine industries, we invite you to join our legacy. Together, with our parent company Sime Darby, we build something BIG – a future that echoes with progress, ambition, and lasting impact.
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