Safety Manager

SAFETY MANAGER | FIFO PNG | UNDERGROUND MINING
 
An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Safety Manager to join a major underground mining operation in Papua New Guinea on a FIFO rotational roster.
This role will suit a proven mining safety leader who thrives in complex operational environments and has strong experience across underground mining, high-risk activities, contractor management, and emergency response.
 
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly into senior operational leadership, you will take full ownership of site-wide Health, Safety & Emergency Management systems across underground mining, processing operations, logistics corridors, camp infrastructure, and associated operational activities.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong field presence, operational engagement, and the ability to drive a proactive "Zero Harm" culture across a remote mining environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and embed a strong site-wide safety culture
• Oversee all HSE systems, compliance, and governance
• Drive hazard identification, risk assessments, and critical control management
• Lead incident investigations using ICAM or equivalent methodologies
• Manage emergency response preparedness and crisis management systems
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
• Mentor operational leaders and supervisors on safety accountability
• Oversee contractor HSE performance and compliance
• Deliver executive-level HSE reporting and performance metrics

 
The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Mining Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 10+ years' experience within mining safety leadership roles
• Proven underground mining experience is essential
• Strong understanding of mining legislation, risk management, and safety systems
• ICAM Investigation Certification highly regarded
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification advantageous
• Strong leadership capability across multicultural and remote operational environments
• Experience managing safety within high-risk mining operations

 
This opportunity offers the chance to play a key leadership role within a growing mining operation while gaining exposure to a technically challenging and highly dynamic environment.
For a confidential discussion, please reach out directly.