is now recruiting for

Chief Executive Officer

Applications are closed, contact luminary@luminarypartners.com.au for enquiries

Overview

Working at Resources Safety and Health Queensland

Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) is the independent regulator of worker safety and health in Queensland's mining, quarrying, petroleum, gas and explosives industries.

RSHQ focus is on ensuring the protection of the safety and health of workers and community affected by resources operations and explosives use.

Resources Safety and Health Queensland’s Vision

RSHQ vision is for a zero serious harm resource sector in Queensland.

Resources Safety and Health Queensland’s Purpose

To regulate, educate and assist industry in meeting its obligations to protect and promote the safety and health of persons from risks associated with mining, quarrying, explosives and petroleum and gas. RSHQ will respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

More information on the strategic direction of RSHQ visit: here

Why Work for Resources Safety and Health Queensland:

Be part of an organisation that has a vision of zero serious harm in the resources sector
Influence the implementation of best practice safety methodology
RSHQ is committed to preventing violence and supporting employees affected by domestic and family violence (DFV)

Chief Executive Officer

Resources Safety and Health Queensland

Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) is an independent statutory body responsible for regulating safety and health in the state’s resources industries including coal mines, mineral mines and quarries, explosives, and petroleum and gas. In addition, RSHQ includes Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station (Simtars); and the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme.

Leading the regulator of safety and health in Queensland’s resources sector, you will be accountable for administering the Resources Safety Acts and furthering their purposes. You will also be accountable for the delivery of safety and health services, including research, testing, training and emergency response.

About the role

Key Challenges

Drive cultural change across industry and enhance collaboration between RSHQ, Government, the Resources industry and Queensland community to ensure the safety and health of Queensland’s resources workers
Regulate, educate and assist industry in meeting its obligation to protect the safety and health of workers and affected communities

Your responsibilities

As the Chief Executive Officer, you will:

Ensure the effective and efficient administration and operation of RSHQ and the performance of its functions.
Advise the Minister on matters relating to safety and health in the resources sector
Manage the organisational unit under the control of the CEO.
Administer the Resources Safety Acts and to further their purposes, in protecting and advancing the safety and health of workers in Queensland’s resources industries.
Provide visionary, values-based leadership and management to RSHQ.
Carry out the functions of the Executive Officer of the RSHQ Employing Office.
The CEO also has the functions given to the CEO under Resources Safety and Health Queensland Act 2020 or another Resources Safety Acts.

What we are looking for

Key knowledge and experience

Experience in government and knowledge of relevant safety and health risk management and regulatory frameworks is essential.
Essential / desirable requirements
Professional qualification relevant to the resources industry, and professional experience in safety and health in the resources sector; or;
Professional experience in senior operational positions relating to the management of safety and health in the resources sector, and demonstrated competence in the management of safety and health in the resources sector.

Competencies

The Leadership competencies for Queensland describes what highly effective, leadership looks like in the public service. Please read the chief executive competencies to understand the behaviours and skills required for this position.

Position Description

To learn of the requirements and attributes of our ideal candidate for this position, we invite you to please download the full position description below.

CEO

How to Apply

Requirements

To be considered for a role, please provide the following information in your online app lication, for the assessment of your suitability:

A short (no more than two pages) statement focusing on how you align with the core accountabilities outlined in the role statement.
Attach a current resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. At least one referee must have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years.

Contact us

Confidential enquiries can be made to:
Jon Hottot, Senior Partner, Luminary, on 0488 420 003
or via email jon.hottot@luminarypartners.com.au