EOI Senior Mine Safety Officer

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

• Full time ongoing role available
• Inspector Grade 2
• Maitland preferred however all DPIRD office locations will be considered

About the Role:

As a Senior Mine Safety Officer you will play a pivotal role in improving health and safety performance across NSW mines. Youll exercise statutory and administrative responsibilities as an appointed government official ensuring effective risk management and incident prevention strategies are implemented throughout the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Review High Risk Activity notifications and request further information from operators to determine adequacy.
• Collaborate with Mining Engineering inspectors and other specialists across the Resource Regulator.
• Process licences relating to polymerics for use in underground mines.
• Respond to mining engineering and development enquiries and provide expert advice to Resource Regulator personnel on coal mining operations.
• Undertake site-based assessments for mining engineering program plans including:
  • Verifying that High Risk Activities are conducted in line with proposed controls.
  • Attending coal metalliferous and quarry operations for planned assessments.
  • Responding to incidents or emerging issues during rostered shifts.
• Staff the after-hours incident reporting hotline on a rostered basis.

What Were Looking For:

Ideally youll have tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering and solid proven management-level experience in an underground coal mine.

You must have:

• A current Class C driver licence.
• The willingness and ability to work weekends backshifts and respond to incidents outside normal business hours
• Sound knowledge of mining and/or work health and safety legislation technology and best practice.
• Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Applying for the role: If you are interested in this opportunity please apply with a (ideally no more than one-page) expression of interest outlining your suitability and interest in this role with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm Monday 29 September 2025.

For further information about the role please contact Shane Pegg Principal Inspector (Mining & Competency) via or. You can also download theRole Description.

Please note:
Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement.

This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Inspector Grade 2) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.