Nhg - Health & Safety Principal

1 month ago


Toowoomba, Australia New Hope Group Full time

Drive health and safety strategy and performance
- Residential role short drive from Toowoomba
- Join the operation at an exciting time of growth

The New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation is owned and managed by New Hope Group. NAC based in Acland, 35km north-west of Toowoomba, has played a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.

New Acland Mines unique approach to achieving a sustainable, economically productive and environmentally healthy post mine landscape is award winning, demonstrating leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Reporting to the HSET Superintendent, you will be responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of successful health and safety system initiatives, setting strategic direction of the safety function for the New Acland Mine. You will drive safety performance while providing support/coaching to site-based employees to ensure compliance.

**About the role**:

- Provide technical input into incident reports, investigation of incident causes and prepare and implement action plans to prevent reoccurrence
- Support and facilitate the maintenance of all Health, and Safety documentation, policies, and procedures
- Facilitation of WRACs, Bowtie and Critical Control reviews and implementation
- Monitor, report and provide insights on progress against health and safety performance metrics
- Manage and conduct safety training programs and risk management processes
- RSHQ reporting support
- Oversee the implementation of health and safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement in safety performance
- Coordination of Emergency Response systems and processes
- Coordination and auditing of first aid, mines rescue and fire equipment
- General site audits and inspections as required
- Support the Contract Manager with routine inspections of contractors to verify compliance to SHEMs
- Lead audit and compliance activities to ensure compliance and adherence to site SHEMs and ensure its effectiveness including the identification and implementation of site and industry wide initiatives
- Coaching in Safety Interactions and Hazard reporting

**You will bring**:

- Tertiary level qualification within Health, Safety or Risk discipline as a minimum
- RIIRIS402 (G2)
- RIIRIS601 (G3 / GMIRM)
- Supervisor Competencies (S1/2/3)
- ICAM Lead Investigation Competency
- Demonstrated site based coal mining industry experience in a Health and Safety capacity (5 years minimum)
- People management and leadership capability
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with front line leaders and workforce
- Excellent working knowledge of establishing and maintaining Safety and Health Management systems within a mining environment
- Demonstrated ability to identify risks and implement appropriate strategies to mitigate/minimise
- High level judgement, decision-making and problem-solving capability, as well as a professional level of written and oral communication skills
- Strong planning and organising skills

**What working at NAC offers**:

- Excellent remuneration package including annual bonus scheme
- Discounted health insurance (Medibank), New Hope Smart Saver program
- Novated Lease / Salary packaging
- Fitness Subsidy and Purchased Leave Programs
- Working for an organisation who is committed to the prosperity of the local community
- Career development through structured programs and diversified on the job work experiences

With an opportunity to live and work locally in the Darling Downs (Toowoomba or Western Downs regions) you will be committed to delivering administration support that promotes the success of the NAC site.

New Hope Group and New Acland Coal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.



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