Manager - Health, Safety and Environment

Manager – Health, Safety and Environment

Unique opportunity to join a high performing team and play a critical role in shaping HSE performance across both office-based planning and field execution

Take on a pivotal leadership role in advancing HSE excellence and supporting the successful delivery of Rio Tinto’s Kangwinan Project in North Queensland

Initial Brisbane-based placement for the first 9 months, followed by a transition to a site rotational position

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Rio Tinto is entering an exciting new phase with the expansion of our Amrun operations on Cape York, in Far North Queensland. With feasibility study now secured, the project – known as Kangwinan, represents the next major chapter in our commitment to responsible mining in the Western Cape.

As we move into the feasibility study and early works, we are seeking a seasoned  Manager – Health, Safety and Environment  to direct support the Kangwinan Project, manage the HSE planning to support execution readiness and lead a team of professionals responsible for Health, Safety and Environment. The role will commence in our Brisbane office, provide support for all front-end

Manager – Health, Safety and Environment

Unique opportunity to join a high performing team and play a critical role in shaping HSE performance across both office-based planning and field execution

Take on a pivotal leadership role in advancing HSE excellence and supporting the successful delivery of Rio Tinto’s Kangwinan Project in North Queensland

Initial Brisbane-based placement for the first 9 months, followed by a transition to a site rotational position

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Rio Tinto is entering an exciting new phase with the expansion of our Amrun operations on Cape York, in Far North Queensland. With feasibility study now secured, the project – known as Kangwinan, represents the next major chapter in our commitment to responsible mining in the Western Cape.

As we move into the feasibility study and early works, we are seeking a seasoned  Manager – Health, Safety and Environment  to direct support the Kangwinan Project, manage the HSE planning to support execution readiness and lead a team of professionals responsible for Health, Safety and Environment. The role will commence in our Brisbane office, provide support for all front-end project HSE planning, before transitioning to project site to support field execution.

Reporting directly to the HSE Business Partner Projects and working with a global, collaborative team, you will :

Manage the HSE requirements for the Kangwinan project.

Lead the development of the Health, Safety and Environment strategy.

Ensure a cooperative and productive working relationship with representatives from HSE Product Groups, AoE’s, Regional HSE Hubs and delivery partners.

Ensure project activities remain compliant with agreed Company HSSE Contract minimum requirements.

Provide feedback and input into the effectiveness of HSE processes, policies, programmes, and systems to the organisation.

Ensure robust HSE targets and metrics are in place, actively monitored and reported in accordance with agreed requirements.

Work closely with leadership, external affairs, communications, and studies to ensure integration of commitments, identified risks, and strategy into overall business planning.

Build capability and oversee the delivery of critical support services such as Emergency Response, Medical Services across project locations.

What you’ll bring

Extensive experience in the development of large-scale projects working in complex and dynamic social and political environments.

Extensive experience in the resource sector navigating through complex project execution strategies including experience across brownfield projects

Strong leadership ability to develop highly effective internal relationships and guide staff and external resources with demonstrated ability to collaborate well with multiple and varied business partners.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, translating technical information for the target audience.

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and confidence to operate at all levels of the business.

Proficient in managing complex and sensitive issues with detailed reputation management experience.

Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with local, national and regional stakeholder groups.

Tertiary degree qualification in Safety / Health, Environment would be highly desirable

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans

Attractive share ownership plan

Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation / annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Exclusive employee discounts

Applications close on Friday 18 July 2025.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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Read More Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs—striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.