Title:  Senior Health & Hygiene Advisor

Centurion is more than a mine, it's a mission.

Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world's steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world-class operation, with longwall coal production commenced in 2026. With a 25+ year mine life, Centurion is positioned to lead the future of underground coal mining through safety, innovation and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

Peabody is seeking an experienced Senior Health & Hygiene Advisor to join our team at Centurion Mine, located approximately 160 kilometres west of Mackay.

Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety, Training & Compliance, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all occupational health and hygiene programs across site. This is a key role focused on protecting workforce health, ensuring legislative compliance, driving best-practice occupational hygiene outcomes and supporting the safe and sustainable operation of the mine.

Your Impact

• Lead occupational hygiene programs including dust, noise, vibration and airborne contaminant monitoring.
• Conduct exposure assessments and ensure results are analysed, interpreted and communicated effectively.
• Support risk management processes through the identification of health hazards and implementation of effective controls.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve the site's Health & Hygiene Management Plan.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to operational teams to promote best-practice hygiene behaviours.
• Ensure compliance with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act, Regulations and Recognised Standards.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and recommendations for site leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across occupational health, hygiene and wellbeing programs.
• Support health-related incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist with budget planning and resource allocation for health and hygiene programs.

About You

You are a safety-focused health professional with strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for protecting workforce health and wellbeing.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in Occupational Hygiene, Health Science, Environmental Health or a related discipline.
• Experience in occupational health and hygiene within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of Queensland coal mining legislation and occupational hygiene standards.
• Demonstrated experience using exposure monitoring equipment and interpreting monitoring data.
• Proven ability to identify health hazards, assess risks and implement effective controls.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting recommendations to operational leaders.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and workforce wellbeing.
• Strong understanding of risk management and hazard identification.
• Commitment to Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Courageous Leadership.

What's on Offer

• 9-day fortnight roster (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday).
• Flexible residential (Moranbah), DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane arrangements.
• Domestic relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy.
• Modern accommodation village with premium facilities and meals.
• Onsite gym, fitness facilities and group fitness classes.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
• Novated leasing options and WHEREFIT lifestyle benefits.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Ongoing learning, career development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead and influence health and hygiene performance across a world-class underground operation.
• Long-term career stability with a world-class operation and significant mine life.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.

Apply now at: Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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