Manager, HST

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Mount Arthur South is a mine based in Muswellbrook NSW.

About The Role

Thiess are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Training Managerfor a permanent employment opportunity working at our Mount Arthur South project. As the Health, Safety & Training Manager, you would be responsible for the ongoing support of a project culture where all employees give priority to health, safety, environment and training management, procedures, practices, standards and targets.

In this role, you will;

Manage the provision of Health, Safety & Training services to the business by leading and coordinating the activities of site based Health, Safety and Training

Manage the compliance systems, practices and standards across the project

Conduct daily reviews of all incident reports within your area of responsibility

Manage and coordinate team activities by setting performance objectives and allocating appropriate resources

Build a strong HST team that is capable of delivering on targets

Provide solutions to technical, resourcing and logistical problems

Serve as the key promoter of the safety culture on the operation

About You

Previous experience in a senior role in Health and Safety, Training Management are essential, as is your ability to understand workplace risk.

Previous experience in managing both the health, safety and training risks of a business would be highly valued.

Demonstrated ability to lead strategy and influence change with top level management is required.

Relevant tertiary qualifications with a minimum Diploma in OHS and/or Cert IV WH&S

Demonstrated experience in open pit mine operations

Sound knowledge of NSW OHS legislation and mine regulations

Leading by example, you will be 'hands on' in your approach with a clear focus on contributing to the implementation of project safety management plans, including HST strategies and program delivery to minimising workplace incidents. Importantly, you will also provide project guidance in hazard identification and risk management, system development, incident investigation, monitoring programs and reporting.

What Thiess Can Do For You

Monthly RDO

Competitive Salary

Permanent role direct with Thiess

Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development

Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing

Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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