The Company
Acquainted Talent are a specialist recruiter focused entirely on HSE positions throughout Australia. We're proud to be partnering with a national leader in workforce solutions who engage with clients across industries such as mining, construction, infrastructure, and resources.
With a strong reputation for safety, quality, and delivering value to both clients and employees, they are committed to creating safer workplaces through genuine engagement, collaboration, and innovation.
The Role
As a WHS Business Partner you'll be primarily dedicated to partnering with clients across the mining and resources space. You'll act as a trusted advisor and on-the-ground safety specialist, working closely with branch teams, clients, and field employees to drive best practice safety outcomes. You'll play a key role in implementing the company's strategic safety roadmap, supporting operational safety maturity, and fostering a proactive culture of safety across multiple sites.
Key responsibilities include:
* Partnering with branch and client stakeholders to deliver WHS activities, systems reviews, and onboarding processes.
* Acting as the go-to contact for WHS guidance, providing credible safety advice and coaching to Account and Business Managers.
* Engaging directly with clients, supervisors, and safety teams on-site to build strong WHS partnerships and deliver practical solutions.
* Driving incident response processes, from triage to resolution, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
* Leading safety initiatives such as safety champion meetings, safety shares, and tailored risk management activities.
* Supporting reporting, data insights, and the identification of trends to develop targeted WHS initiatives.
This role can be based out of any of our client's offices in Mackay, Sydney, Newcastle, Rockhampton or Townsville. There is travel required as part of this role, as the scope includes QLD (primarily the Bowen Basin), WA, NT and Hunter Valley (NSW).
About You
You are a safety professional with strong site-based experience and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You bring a collaborative and practical approach, backed by technical expertise and a genuine commitment to putting people first.
* Mining experience is advantageous, but not essential. We encourage those candidates interested in stepping into the mining sector to apply.
* WHS Cert IV
* Strong communicator with the ability to engage, coach, and influence both internal teams and client stakeholders.
* Comfortable with interstate travel (QLD, WA, NT – approx. monthly).
* Skilled in incident response, risk management, and delivering safety initiatives in complex environments.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package. $140,000 - $165,000 package, depending on experience.
* Opportunity to work across diverse client sites, broadening your safety expertise.
* National role with regular travel, offering variety and exposure to different environments.
* Play a key role in shaping the organisation's safety culture and initiatives.
* Supportive team environment with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.