Health & 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: Chichester Hub - Fortescue’s Chichester hub is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 8D6R FIFO ex Perth

As part of Fortescue's Asset Management and Utilities team, you will be responsible for assisting with the implementation and auditing of Safety Management Systems to ensure continual improvement in a dynamic mining operations environment.

Reporting to the HSE Superintendent, you will engage with leaders to provide advice in achieving the objectives of the strategic plan for HSES performance and are provided with coaching and mentoring to achieve safety compliance and are proactive in identifying and managing risk. You will also be empowered to participate in the control of identified hazards and provide assistance and guidance in incident investigations and safety inspection processes

Key responsibilities include:

• Engage and support Contracting Partners and be actively involved in the Fortescue Contractor Management audit process to ensure HSES performance expectations are met
• 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)
• Actively participate in the implementation of the Fortescue Major Hazard Program

To be considered, the successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated substantial Safety Advisor experience in an operational environment in the mining or construction industry is essential
• Relevant Occupational Health & Safety qualifications
• Experience in Risk Management
• Safety Auditing qualification (Lead Auditor) and an awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & 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