Principal Operations Expert

5 days ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $100,000 - $150,000

About Us

We're a collaborative and caring company that enables a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

Our diverse team is dedicated to making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

What We Offer

- Flexible work options, including remote work arrangements
- 26 weeks full-paid or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes individual performance and overall business success
- The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through share plans

About the Role

This permanent position will be based in Townsville or our corporate office in Perth. We value flexibility and operate a hybrid work model that allows a mix of in-office and remote work arrangements.

You'll provide expert health, safety, community, and operational guidance to our Exploration team across Australia. Ensure all field activities comply with our standards and protocols while supporting safe, effective exploration programs.

Your Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with project teams and external partners. Align health, safety, and operational processes with our standards.
  • Create practical exploration plans, including risk assessments, emergency response protocols, and resource schedules. Provide hands-on assistance to field teams during program execution.
  • Guide teams in effective risk management practices, manage incident investigations, and deliver targeted safety training to improve field operations and protect personnel.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant legislation across jurisdictions. Monitor contractor performance, equipment maintenance schedules, and reporting systems while identifying practical improvements.

About You

You'll have experience and demonstrated capability in:

  • Developing trusted connections with diverse stakeholders, including exploration teams, regulators, landholders, Traditional Owners, and contractors. Use strong communication and negotiation skills to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Creating and delivering effective operational work plans regarding technical and compliance requirements. Effectively prioritize tasks while maintaining quality under deadline pressure.
  • Navigating changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while providing clear direction to team members. Implement improvements with sensitivity to diverse business needs.
  • Working independently to address challenges with sound judgment and a proactive approach. Maintain attention to detail even when managing multiple competing priorities.

Qualifications

Experience in operational management, HSEC compliance, and risk assessment within industrial or mining environments is valuable. Strong technical writing and auditing capabilities that support field operations and regulatory requirements are also essential.

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