About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated HSE Advisor, to join our Olympic Dam mining team on a 12-month fixed term FIFO contract from Adelaide.
The HSE Advisor will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining high safety standards, and promoting a culture of safety and quality on-site, throughout the project lifecycle. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to make a significant impact on the success and safety of our projects.
As one of the leading divisions of the Ahrens family of brands, Ahrens Mining Services has a long history of delivering quality mining projects and services as a trusted partner to Australia's leading resource companies. We specialise in working in remote locations and our significant pool of in-house labour, trades, plant and equipment enable us to mobilise at short notice to meet the tightest deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain the project HSE Management Systems to ensure Ahrens & site compliance
* Ensure processes and procedures with projects are relevant and complete, underpin efficient operation, and are standardised where appropriate
* Preparation of project management plans and other related HSE documentation
* Work with supervisors and managers to review and improve, Safe Work Method Statements, Standard Operating Procedures and Plant and Equipment management
* Conducting Daily Site Walkarounds, HSE Inspections, Plant Inspections and Safe behaviour observations
* Coordinate projects auditing of operations from a HSE perspective
* Work with managers and employees throughout the project lifecycle
* Continue to develop and integrate the HSE Management System by assessing the needs of each project and implementing systems and processes
* Participate in incident investigations of operations from a HSE perspective
* Support the development and implementation of new HSE programs and training initiatives
Skills and Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within the construction industry
* Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety
* Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
* Construction Industry White Card
* Applied First Aid and CPR competency
* Current driver's licence
* Experience delivering WHS services to construction, manufacturing or production enterprises
* In-depth WHS knowledge with practical experience in monitoring, reviewing systems in line with current legislative requirements
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and resolve issues constructively
* General Knowledge of Systems, Procedures and Document Control principles
About the Company
Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with over 120 years' experience in delivering a wide range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.
With almost 2,000 employees Australia-wide, we are united by a positive and supportive team culture, a commitment to look after each other, be the best we can and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.
How to apply
Due to the high volume of applications, submissions are only being accepted via the applicant portal. Please click "Apply Now" to submit your updated resume and cover letter.
Further enquiries can be directed to Karly Lewis, People & Culture Coordinator via email to
Shortlisted applicants must be willing to participate in a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognises the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.