Risk and Compliance Advisor

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Risk & Compliance Advisor to support our Group Health & Safety Manager in ensuring compliance with WGX's Integrated Management System (IMS) and Mine Safety Management System (MSMS). This role plays a key part in driving safety excellence across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and verify Critical Risk Management (CRM) controls across operational sites.
• Facilitate and review Bowtie risk assessments to identify Major Unwanted Events (MUEs) and assess control effectiveness.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with statutory obligations and company standards.
• Provide expert advice on WHS legislation and mining regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with site teams to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
• Prepare reports and documentation to support the risk management framework.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Support contractor compliance assessments using structured audit methodologies.

Skills & Experience

• Underground gold mining industry experience
• CRM development and implementation
• Risk management and auditing processes
• WHS legislative and statutory knowledge (WA mining context)
• Bowtie assessment facilitation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to work autonomously and within teams
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• C Class Driver's Licence
• Lead Auditor Certification
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)

Why Join Us?

At WGX, safety is at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team and make a meaningful impact across our operations.

Ready to take the next step in your safety career?

Click Apply Now and join a company committed to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

The Westgold Offer

A range of benefits including:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.