Risk and Compliance Specialist

Lead risk, compliance & governance at one of Queensland’s largest metallurgical coal mines – make your mark at Curragh!

CORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality metallurgical coal. Our global operations are located in two of the most productive metallurgical coal basins in the world – the Bowen Basin in Queensland, Australia and the Central Appalachian region of the United States – servicing customers throughout the Asia-Pacific, Americas and Europe.

The Curragh Complex consists of two mines and is one of the largest open-cut coal operations in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, located just 12 kilometres from the local township of Blackwater.

With an unwavering commitment to safety, governance, and operational excellence, Coronado Curragh provides an exciting opportunity to further your career in the coal industry while creating a lifestyle that’s right for you.

The Role

Coronado is seeking a Risk & Compliance Specialist to join the team at the Curragh Complex. This role will play a key part in supporting governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across the operation, ensuring systems, processes, and controls align with legislative requirements and internal standards.

Working closely with operational and functional teams, the position will assist in strengthening risk management practices, improving compliance processes, and supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of site management systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the development, review, and continuous improvement of site risk and compliance frameworks.
• Facilitate risk assessments and reviews to identify operational risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented and maintained.
• Monitor compliance with legislative requirements, company standards, and site management systems.
• Assist in maintaining registers, records, and documentation relating to risk, compliance, and governance processes.
• Prepare reports on compliance performance, audit findings, and risk management outcomes.
• Coordinate internal reviews and support external audits where required.
• Work with operational leaders to promote a strong risk and compliance culture across the site.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience within the mining industry or another heavy industrial environment.
• Exposure to risk management, compliance systems, governance processes, or audit activities.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations relevant to mining operations in Queensland would be highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage documentation, reporting, and compliance processes with attention to detail.

What We Offer

With a short 15-minute drive to work each day and only 2.5 hours from the Capricorn Coast, there are not many mine sites that can offer such a convenient commute or easy weekend getaway.

Curragh offers industry competitive remuneration packages, along with a range of subsidised accommodation options.

You will also have access to excellent training and development opportunities, working alongside a dedicated team who will support you every step of the way.

Join a workplace where you can contribute, share your experience, and make a meaningful impact on how risk and compliance is managed across one of Australia’s leading metallurgical coal operations.

Coronado Curragh values collaboration, accountability, respect, and striving for excellence in everything we do. We are an inclusive employer who values innovation and recognises the contributions and ideas of our people.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We offer exceptional career opportunities in the US and Australia, with long-term career prospects and a range of staff benefits. 

Coronado Curragh values collaboration, taking accountability, respect for each other and striving for excellence in all that we do.  We are an inclusive employer that values and responds to innovation and encourages and recognises employee contributions and ideas. We reward our people’s effort and performance.  

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to further develop their mining career with one of the world’s largest metallurgical coal producers.