Senior Hygiene Specialist Role Overview
This role is a permanent position available on a 4:3 8:6 roster, with the option to work FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.
About the Job
The Senior Hygiene Specialist will be responsible for contributing to the development, governance and continuous improvement of health standards, procedures, tools and programmes to enable operations to effectively manage hygiene risk. Key responsibilities include leading respiratory and hearing protection programmes, managing hygiene budgets and procurement processes, reviewing and updating Health Risk Assessments, conducting inspections and evaluating control measures, and directing contractors.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Experience in a similar role driving strategic change initiatives within mining or heavy industry
* Influencing diverse stakeholders through clear analysis, reporting and communication
* Leading and developing direct reports while managing contractor performance
* Analysing data to identify issues and recommend practical, risk-based solutions
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career growth and well-being, including:
* 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
* 14% superannuation contributions
* Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
* The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
* Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following areas:
* Tertiary qualification in Science, Safety, Engineering or associated discipline
* Full Membership of the Institute of Occupational Hygienists (MAIOH)
* Willingness to obtain Mining Supervisor (G1, G8, G9) prior to commencement
* Current Manual Drivers Licence