Emergency Response Coordinator
Stellar Recruitment
About the role
I’m currently representing a major underground coal operator in Queensland with a long-life asset, significant capital investment and a clear mandate to set the benchmark for safety & emergency preparedness.
This is a site gearing up for sustained production over the next two decades, backed by a global business and driven by a leadership team focused on doing things properly from day one.
The Opportunity This is a pivotal role sitting within the compliance function, responsible for owning and driving all emergency response capability across site.
Reporting into the Compliance Manager, you’ll take the lead on ensuring emergency systems, teams and equipment are not just compliant but genuinely fit for purpose in a modern underground mining environment.
The position operates on a 9-day fortnight with the option of a FIFO arrangement or a residential setup supported by a housing allowance & relocation support to the Moranbah/Nebo region if required.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Coordinating and maintaining Mines Rescue capability in line with legislative requirements.
- Acting as the site Fire Officer and fulfilling all associated statutory obligations.
- Overseeing all emergency response equipment (First Aid, firefighting, rescue), ensuring readiness at all times.
- Driving training and competency across site for emergency response personnel.
- Monitoring, reporting and continuously improving emergency preparedness systems.
- Providing technical and practical guidance across both underground and surface operations.
What They’re Looking For
- Strong background in coal mining.
- Proven experience within Mines Rescue / Emergency Response environments.
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
- Fire Officer certification and current First Aid.
- Someone who can build trust on site as this role is as much about people as it is processes.
Why This Role Stands Out You’re not stepping into a legacy operation with entrenched systems, you’re joining a site still shaping how it operates.
There’s real scope here to influence, improve and build a best-practice emergency response function from the ground up within a business that has both the backing and intent to do it properly.
If you’re open to a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out directly.
Rob Gantly - Team Leader Mining
Rob.g@stellarrecruitment.com.au
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