Advisor - Safety and Training

Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and South East Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector, Macmahon offers great opportunities for a diverse and exciting career in mining.
 

Gwalia Gold Mine is located three kilometres south of the town of Leonora, Western Australia. Macmahon is proud to be able to deliver a whole of mine service including mine development, ground support, production drilling and blasting, loading and trucking, shotcreting and paste fill reticulation.

Gwalia has a track record of continuous improvement, with a recently upgraded mine ventilation system, and a previous significant upgrade of the accommodation village that incorporated a number of energy efficient and environmentally friendly initiatives.

The Underground team are seeking a Safety and Training Advisor for Gwalia FIFO on an 8:6 roster (Day Shift only), from Perth to Project site.


Applicants must reside in Perth & hold full Australian working rights.
 

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Provide a high degree of safety and health support and advice to the operational departments of the site

Assist with the overall implementation of safety systems, strategies & initiatives

Provide facilitation, assistance and guidance in incident investigations, HSE meetings, safety inspections of equipment and work practices on the site

Assist in maintaining the HSEQ and training management systems on site

Participate in high level incident and accident investigations as required, including incident reports

Ensure compliance with WHS regulations as well as company policies and procedures

Safety and training administration, accurate data entry and record keeping

Lead, facilitate and participate in risk management processes for the Mine Site

End of month reporting

Assist in site Drug and Alcohol testing programs
 

To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – Underground 

Certificate IV WHS

Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role within an Underground environment

Strong organisation and computer literacy

Working knowledge of the mines safety inspection act

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Experience in HSEQ management systems such as INCONTROL (Desirable)

Qualification in incident investigation such as ICAM

Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence or equivalent

A ‘can do’ attitude with a strong desire to succeed in the role and a passion for health, safety, environment and community

Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and engagement skills
 

Committed to working within a culture driven by safety and operating discipline, you will have strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. As part of the Macmahon team you will enjoy training and upskilling from a registered RTO and competitive remuneration, as well as access to legislated remote area benefits for those living in a prescribed remote area.

Coupled with a lifestyle balanced 8/6 roster, the role attracts a competitive remuneration package and is well supported by the executive management team to continue to drive our safety standards forward.

Should you be successful you will be required to pass a Pre employment medical and drug and alcohol screen along with providing a National Police Clearance.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY and look forward to working on this exciting operation with Macmahon.