Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to safety and health across Queensland's Coal mining industry? Based in Mackay, the Regional Inspector of Mines (Coal), will lead the Northern regional office and a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering key regulatory activities, including inspections, audits and investigations. This influential role combines people leadership, regulatory responsibility and technical expertise. We are seeking an experienced mining professional with strong leadership capability, sound judgement, extensive coal mining knowledge and the ability to provide authoritative advice and build productive relationships with industry, government and key stakeholders.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mining professional to take on a senior leadership role and make a meaningful contribution to safety and health outcomes across Queensland's coal mining industry.

As Regional Inspector of Mines (Coal), you will lead the Coal Mines Inspectorate's Northern regional office in Mackay, providing organisational, operational and technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team of inspectors.

Working closely with the Deputy Chief Inspector and Regional Inspector, Southern Region, you will coordinate delivery of the inspectorate's work program, including inspections, audits, investigations, compliance activities and projects.

You will fulfil the statutory functions of an Inspector of Mines under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and, where required, the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999.

You will oversee and undertake complex inspections and investigations, respond to safety and health issues, and provide authoritative advice on mining, engineering and emerging industry developments.

You will also build and maintain effective relationships with industry, government, and other stakeholders, strengthening confidence in the regulator and promoting a culture of safety, health and continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative mining professional with strong leadership capability, sound judgement and extensive technical knowledge of coal mining operations.

You will be confident leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex regulatory and operational matters, and providing high-level technical and strategic advice.

You will bring strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships while maintaining the independence and integrity expected of a regulator.

This role is best suited to a credible and experienced leader who can successfully balance people leadership, statutory responsibilities, technical expertise and delivery of regulatory outcomes.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• The successful applicant will be required to:
  • undergo an audiometric test within 3 months of commencing work. This is to comply with obligations under Workplace Health and Safety regulations, to keep workers safe from harmful noise levels. RSHQ will organise and pay for this test.
  • declare personal interests that may have or be perceived as having a bearing on impartially carrying out this role, and resolve any actual, perceived or potential conflicts of interest pursuant to sections 88 and 89 of the Public Sector Act 2022, Declaration of interests – public sector employees excluding chief executives (Directive 03/24) and RSHQ policies and procedures.

     

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Further information

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Documents

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• RSHQ705295 MI (S.155) Regional Inspector of Mines North (44843) RD (PDF, 546KB)
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