Health & Safety Advisor

What's on offer for you

• A chance to work on an island - deep main pit well below sea level.
• Close-knit team culture with strong values around safety, integrity, and teamwork.
• On-site pool and gym.
• Unmatched fishing spots at the port / beaches and stunning sunsets.
• Financial rewards linked to individual and business performance.
• Health Insurance Allowance.
• Group Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• Professional development (internally & external training).
• A range of salary sacrificing options.

Why this could be the role you've been waiting for:

Have you been wanting to do something a bit different? Found yourself contemplating what else is out there? A change can be as good as a holiday - or so they say

How would you like to be part of a Health Safety & Training (HS&T) team during the progression of a mine from production through to rehabilitation?

There's also great prospects to transition across to our next operation.

• Koolan Island Operation - Spectacular scenery.
• 8/6 (12-hour day).
• Mobilise from Perth, Broome or Derby.
• Reporting to Health, Safety & Training Superintendents.

You'll be working with a supportive and hands-on management team, Site Medic and Emergency Services Coordinator. Our Department Superintendents, Managers and site leaders will appreciate your H&S advice and guidance.

We'll also be asking you to:

• Support operational H&S strategy / improvement projects.
• Create / maintain plans, procedures, SWI's & guidelines.
• Assist other departments to develop risk assessments, change management, inspection and auditing programs.
• Conduct regular coaching, behavioural-based observations & critical control verifications.
• Lead H&S Representative meetings, site health and safety forums.
• Maintain site Risk Register, oversee corrective actions / risk mitigation.
• Advise / Guide employees - Procedures, SWI's and JHA's.
• Support incident investigations. Follow-up actions.
• Coach H&S Representatives as appropriate.
• Carry out duties safely, while not causing environmental harm and respecting the indigenous culture.

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety or higher.
• Open Cut Mining experience in a safety role - 2 years or more.
• Good communication / interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to conduct workplace audits, inspections and investigations.
• Working knowledge of the WHS Act 2020.
• General awareness of current emergency response practices.
• Current WA Drivers License.

It's not essential, but formal ICAM qualifications and / or Advanced First Aid would be well regarded.

Still Interested or Curious? Here's what happens if you choose to apply…

We appreciate the time taken to register your interest in this opportunity. All applicants will receive an email to advise of an outcome within 4 - 5 weeks of submitting their application.

If your application is shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will be in contact for a brief initial discussion. Should we be able to progress your interest, the next step would be a formal interview with our hiring managers.

The successful individual will be required to complete a preemployment medical (2 – 2.5hrs) and reference checks.

Ready to reach your full potential?

At Mount Gibson Iron, our values - Safety – Courage – Agility – Integrity – Respect, are at the centre of everything we do and to guide us with the behaviours expected and attitudes of our employees.

We're an established independent Australian producer of premium quality direct shipping iron ore (DSO). Our flagship operation is the Koolan Island mine, in the Buccaneer Archipelago in the Kimberley. The mine is Australia's highest-grade producer of direct-shipping grade hematite, with an average Ore Reserve grade of 65.5% Fe.

To succeed, we do the essential things well. We offer a unique work experience with supportive management and career opportunities.

Mount Gibson Iron recognises strength in diversity and actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, the LGBTQI+ community and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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