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Senior Health Coordinator
Oaky Creek Coal
Tieri, Queensland
Workplace Health | Injury Management | Occupational Rehabilitation
Apply your health and rehabilitation expertise in a role where you can influence the wellbeing of an entire workforce.
Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore managed operation producing high-quality export coking coal, is seeking an experienced health professional to join our team as Senior Health and Hygiene Coordinator. Working closely with leaders and employees, you will help deliver safe, practical workplace health outcomes across the operation.
This opportunity may suit someone with a background in occupational health, occupational rehabilitation, exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or nursing who has strong workplace injury management experience and is ready to take on broader responsibility within mining.
About the role
Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, you will coordinate workplace health programs, manage injury and rehabilitation matters, and support the operation's occupational health and hygiene programs.
Working closely with employees, leaders, medical practitioners and external providers, you will combine individual case management with initiatives that help prevent injury, support recovery and manage workplace health risks.
Key responsibilities
- Lead injury management, return-to-work and workers' compensation processes, ensuring clear plans, regular follow-up and sustainable outcomes.
- Work with employees, leaders and treating practitioners to understand job demands, clarify restrictions and identify suitable rehabilitation options.
- Develop and coordinate initiatives that support injury prevention, fitness for work and employee wellbeing.
- Coordinate the occupational hygiene program with specialist providers, including monitoring schedules, exposure assessments and follow-up actions.
- Manage site requirements under the Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme and liaise with the Appointed Medical Advisor and external health providers.
- Contribute to Health and Hygiene Management Plans, Health Risk Assessments and controls for occupational health hazards.
- Analyse health and injury data to identify trends, inform priorities and improve outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and provide clear, timely advice to employees and leaders.
About you
You are an experienced health professional who builds trust, takes ownership and follows matters through to resolution. You can translate health information into practical workplace advice, navigate complex situations and develop suitable options within medical restrictions, professional standards and legislative requirements. You are comfortable having difficult conversations, explaining recommendations and seeking specialist advice when required.
You will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in allied health, nursing, occupational health, occupational hygiene or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience managing workplace injuries, occupational rehabilitation or employee health matters.
- Experience working with employers, treating practitioners, insurers and other stakeholders to achieve successful return-to-work outcomes.
- Strong judgement, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence employees and operational leaders.
- A Return-to-Work Coordinator Certificate.
Experience in mining, heavy industry or another operational environment will be highly regarded. Previous underground mining experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with strong workplace health and rehabilitation experience. Knowledge of occupational hygiene and the Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme will also be highly regarded.
Why join Oaky Creek Coal?
This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise across a broad workplace health portfolio, build strong relationships across the workforce and make a meaningful contribution to employee health and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive mining salary with annual performance bonus
- FIFO from Brisbane to Emerald available
- Five weeks' annual leave
- Access to the Coal Industry Long Service Leave Scheme
- Subsidised housing or permanent camp accommodation
- Relocation assistance
- Salary sacrificing options, including flights and novated leasing
- Up to $3,500 per annum reimbursement for private health or salary continuance insurance
- Active lifestyle and wellbeing reimbursements
- Discounts through Glencore's Fit for Life program
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Education assistance for ongoing professional development
- Recognition programs, service awards and community events
Tieri offers a welcoming community and facilities for individuals and families. Learn more at www.tieri.com.au.
For further information or a confidential discussion about how your experience may align with the role, please contact oakycreekhr@glencore.com.au.
As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest with their manager before applying.
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