Health Specialist

Job description:

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUTGEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• 14% superannuation
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a 7:7 day shift roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.  

As the Health Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the South32 GEMCO Health and Safety Management System protects employees by providing medical care and managing injury activities.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Provide medical care, manage work related injury activities and support health programs
• Review and advise on pre-employment and contractor medicals
• Conduct ongoing health surveillance daily (e.g. audio, spirometry)
• Conduct periodic medicals

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Previous employment on mine sites or remote/regional healthcare settings
• Expertise in Occupational Health and clinical facilities management
• Proficient in clinical assessment and acute injury management
• Knowledgeable on Return to Work
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Degree in Nursing
• Certificate Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
• Current and valid Australian drivers’ license

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Tuesday 26th August 2025.