About This Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Specialist to join our team in the Eastern Mines hub. As a key member of our safety leadership group, you will be responsible for driving exceptional safety outcomes across our dynamic mining operations.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with line leadership to provide expert coaching, strategic influence, and technical guidance on safety risk management, field leadership, and event investigation quality.
You will be instrumental in fostering strong, trust-based relationships with operational and functional teams, promoting a culture of continuous learning and safety excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and collaborative individual who is passionate about ensuring everyone returns home safely each day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide proactive support to line leaders in fulfilling their Health & Safety responsibilities, including risk assessments, field leadership, and compliance with relevant regulations.
* Demonstrate strong proficiency in material risk management and verification processes to effectively engage in field-based discussions with customers.
* Facilitate or coach event investigations, offering constructive feedback to drive learning and improvement.
* Ensure accurate, transparent, and timely reporting of Health & Safety data.
* Assist in the implementation of Safety improvement initiatives aligned with the Integrated Operations Plan (IOP).
* Monitor and enhance the quality of risk assessments, event investigations, and field leadership activities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and safety excellence.
* Deliver targeted safety training programs to operational teams, including task-based risk management, non-significant event investigation facilitation, and high-quality field leadership practices.
* Champion continuous improvement in safety performance by actively engaging with site leaders, promoting effective field verifications, and modeling high standards.
* Exhibit a strong commitment to building a positive team culture and influencing others through collaboration and leadership.
* Possess a minimum of five years' experience in the mining and/or heavy industry sectors.
Requirements
* Demonstrated passion for safety and a strong commitment to fostering a culture of care.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels on safety matters.
* Proven coaching and mentoring capabilities, driven by a genuine desire to support others, deliver meaningful outcomes, and promote continuous improvement.
* Proficient in, or quick to learn, Health & Safety management tools such as Microsoft Excel, Event Management Systems (EMS), and SAP.
* Strong attention to detail, supporting accountability and high safety standards across operational and functional teams.
* Possession of a valid C Class Western Australian (or equivalent) driver's license.
Benefits
This role offers a range of benefits, including:
* A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
* A comprehensive employee share program.
* Flexible work arrangements, including fly-in fly-out rosters.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
About Our Process
We are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, we may conduct police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.