SHSESG MANAGER

Job Purpose 

To provide strategic leadership and operational control over all Safety, Health, Security, Environmental, Social and Governance (SHSESG)

 functions to ensure:

 • Zero harm to people 

• Regulatory compliance

 • Environmental stewardship

 • Responsible community engagement

 • Alignment with ESG standards and corporate governance frameworks

 Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

 1. Safety & Health Leadership

 • Develop, implement and continuously improve the Mine Safety & Health Management System.

 • Ensure compliance with statutory mining health and safety legislation (e.g. L.I. 2182).

 • Lead hazard identification, risk assessment, and critical control management. 

• Oversee incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

 • Drive safety culture initiatives and workforce behavioural safety programs. 

• Ensure contractor and visitor safety compliance.

 2. Environmental Management 

• Lead environmental compliance with EPA permits, ESMPs and closure plans.

 • Oversee environmental monitoring (air, water, noise, tailings, waste). 

• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

 • Manage environmental incidents, audits and regulatory inspections.

 • Drive biodiversity protection, reclamation, and mine closure readiness.

 3. Security Management 

• Develop and manage site security strategy and risk assessments. 

• Ensure compliance with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR).

 • Oversee private security providers and access control systems. 

• Coordinate emergency preparedness and crisis response.

 • Manage asset protection and community-security interfaces. 

 Required Qualification & Experience Academic Qualifications

 • Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (minimum) 

• Master’s degree in OHS, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or MBA (preferred) Professional Certifications (Highly Desirable) 

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

 • ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Lead Auditor 

• IOSH / IEMA / AusIMM or equivalent membership

 • EPA or statutory environmental accreditation

 • Minerals Commission’s Certificate in Health, Safety and Environment Manager

 • VPSHR and ESG-related certifications Experience Requirements

 • 10–15+ years experience in mining or heavy industry

 • Minimum 5 years in senior SHSE / ESG leadership role 

• Proven mining regulatory engagement and audit management 

• Experience managing contractors, communities, and regulators