Hset Specialist

Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
- Other
- Nambour
- Permanent / Full Time
- Live and work on the Sunshine Coast
- Regular travel to site to provide support to Project Managers and safety staff
- Experience working for a mining/civil contractor an advantage

Your new company

MacKellar Group is a mining equipment and services provider and was started from the ground up to now boast more than 1000 employees across 9 sites including Head Office based on the Sunshine Coast. We are currently experiencing an exciting time of significant growth and are looking to fill a new role of HSET Specialist at our Head Office.

Why MacKellar
- Attractive salary commensurate of experience
- Work 8:30am-4pm Monday-Friday staying close to home on the Sunshine Coast
- Permanent opportunity
- Our Benefits Program includes: discount with health insurance provider, Bupa, salary sacrificing, novated leasing, and employee assistance program.

Your new role
- Work closely with the GM - HSET and site safety staff to ensure all business activities are aligned with company obligations and all relevant legislation and Acts
- Provide support to PM’s and site safety staff whilst promoting a safety first culture that aligns with business outcomes
- Continuously improve the capability and knowledge of all HSET staff across the business
- Ensure that the company’s “Duty of Care” is exercised in all aspects of business activities
- Contribute HSET information to tenders
- Oversee the efficient and effective delivery of HST services that maximise outcomes

What you'll need to succeed
- Prior experience in a similar role, within the mining or civil industries as a Principal Contractor is an advantage
- Tertiary qualifications in OHS or related qualification
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with management and HSET staff across multiple projects
- Proficient in injury management, incident investigation and a clear understanding of risk management
- Ability to develop solutions to business risks
- Understanding of both the Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Act as well as the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Act

This role will be based on the Sunshine coast with regular travel to site throughout regional Queensland.

Only those with the relevant experience and qualifications will be considered.

We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.