WHS Advisor

Established in 2011, Merkanooka Haulage is a WA-based family-owned haulage and mining contractor, specialising in bulk haulage, civil works, crusher feed and mine site services. Our founder James remains hands on in our business daily, continuing the family feel and values.

Here at Merkanooka Haulage our core focus is on the care, support and career development of our employees. Our culture is based around fostering an enthusiasm for hard work, client satisfaction and our staff's engagement in a non-toxic working environment.

Many of our 190+ employees have over 5+ years of tenure with us and have helped us to grow and develop Merkanooka to what it is today, whilst advancing their careers and expertise in the business.

Our unrivalled workplace culture, competitive rates and with a knowledgeable and supportive Site & Head Office management team, Merkanooka Haulage are an employer of choice within the haulage and mining industries.

To understand more about how our employees feel about working with us, feel free to read our reviews on

We pride ourselves on a modern well-maintained fleet and an open and respectful work culture.

To support recent growth of our business we are seeking an experienced FIFO – WHS Advisor to join the team on an 8/6 roster.

About the Role:

The WHS Advisor is part of the site leadership team supporting the Site Supervisors to execute heavy haulage operations effectively and without harm.  Well supported by the Head of QHSE, the WHS Advisor will focus on reducing risk, ensuring compliance and promoting a solution focused safety culture.

Job Offerings:

• Permanent full-time opportunity on a long-term project
• Attractive annual salary plus superannuation on all hours worked
• Day shift work – 8/6 roster
• 12.5 hour working day
• Weekly pay (even on R & R)
• Paid annual leave (20 days) & sick pay (10 days)

Key Objectives of Position:

·       To champion operational excellence by proactively reducing harm and continuously adding value

·       To contribute to the development and implementation of an effective safety management system

·       Maintain Merkanooka's vigilance in relation to proactive risk management, organisational learning and continual improvement

·       Develop strong relationships with clients, management, supervision, Health & Safety Representatives (HSRs) and the workforce to develop practical solutions

·       Assist with effective incident response and investigation, management of workers compensation, and rehabilitation programmes

Position Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership & Culture

·       Work collaboratively within the organisation to promote, support and foster a workplace culture where the team strives for operational excellence, including outstanding safety performance

·       Establish and maintain strong relationships to embed accountability and proactive risk management

·       Facilitate practical, site-specific WHS solutions

·       Provide expert WHS advice to Site Supervisors and our team

·       Facilitate operation of an effective Site Safety Committee

To be considered for this role, successful applicants will possess the following:

• Minimum Cert IV in OHS
• 2+ years in a WHS Officer/Advisors role in a busy environment, preferably in the Mining/Haulage or Construction environment
• Have excellent communication skills and understand the importance of creating a collaborative/positive work relationship with all members of the team
• Superior IT skills and report writing abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Friendly open personality with a good sense of humour
• Full Australian working rights
• National Police Clearance

If this role, our business practices, and your experience meet the above requirements, we welcome your application today. Have any questions, feel free to email Clio @ 

We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies currently thank you.