Health and Safety Advisor

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company

Work Location: Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster: 8D/6R ex Perth

Role overview:

Reporting to the Superintendent Health and Safety, you will be responsible for supporting a dynamic mining operation by consulting with key stakeholders on the development, implementation and improvement of the Health and Safety programs and systems. You will foster strong relationships with our Contracting Partners and ensure alignment with Fortescue Health and Safety systems.

Your role will also see yourself coach and mentor leaders and peers in safety excellence whilst ensuring risk management processes are in place for the monitoring and reduction of health and safety risks. You will play an active part in the Fortescue Contractor Management audit process, the implementation of the Fortescue Major Hazard Program and participate in safety inspections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engage with Leaders to provide advice in achieving the objectives of the strategic plan for HSES performance
• Participate in the control of identified hazards where appropriate
• Provide assistance and guidance in the investigation of incidents
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of Health and Safety initiatives and promotional material
• Liaise with line management, consultants and Government bodies
• Assist the operations with Fortescue's Incident Management System (BMS)

Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated substantial Safety Advisor experience in an operational environment (mining or construction)
• Relevant Occupational Health & Safety qualifications
• Experience in risk management
• Safety auditing qualification (Lead Auditor) and an awareness of the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Demonstrated experience in contractor management and ICAM investigations
• Experience in procedural (safety) development

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified