Senior HST Specialist Job Summary
The role of Senior HST Specialist is to provide operational support, lead safety initiatives and manage site-wide training and competency systems.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Leverage expertise to drive safety campaigns and compliance activities across the site.
2. Investigate incidents, including conducting ICAMs and documenting findings.
3. Promote a culture of health, safety and wellbeing through effective communication and facilitation of WHS committees.
4. Conduct risk assessments, inspections and audits to ensure a safe working environment.
5. Monitor implementation of SHMS and update risk registers accordingly.
6. Coordinate health monitoring programs for respirable dust, silica, noise and other contaminants.
7. Support emergency response planning, drills and resources.
8. Maintain accurate records of HST reporting (KPIs, metrics, incident stats).
9. Lead or support initiatives promoting mental health, well-being and safety culture.
10. Manage the Training Management System (Pegasus) on site.
11. Analyse training needs and coordinate induction programs.
12. Maintain up-to-date training records, assessments and refresher tracking.
13. Ensure compliance with training regulations (Order 34, Maintenance of Competency).
14. Deliver on-site and external training sessions.
15. Audit internal procedures against the Training Management Plan.
16. Administer HST systems: SAP EHS, SharePoint, Onsite TrackEasy.
17. Troubleshoot access issues, coach users and provide system functionality training.
18. Maintain document control in line with industry standards.
19. Ensure electronic and hard copy documents are stored, secured and version controlled.
20. Audit system and document control processes regularly.
21. Drive continuous improvement in contractor management and data integrity.
22. Collaborate with Coal Mines Insurance and healthcare professionals to manage active cases.
23. Promote site health programs (e.g., flu vaccinations, physio, skin checks).
24. Contribute to site and corporate HST reporting requirements.
25. Assist in budget preparation and cost tracking.
26. Support HST input to site projects, regulatory reviews and audits.