Health & Safety Advisor

Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations

Roster: 8D/6R (Wednesday - Wednesday) 

Employment opportunities: Two six-month contract roles and one permanent role 

We are recruiting for multiple Safety Advisor opportunities supporting our Resource Definition operations. The roles will provide on-the-ground safety support to our Drilling, Earthworks and Field Works teams across Fortescue’s Pilbara sites. Site locations will rotate approximately every six months, with occasional days in the Perth office.

Please indicate in your application whether you are interested in a six-month contract or the permanent opportunity.

You will coach operational Metals Exploration and Resource Definition teams in the implementation of Fortescue’s safety and risk reduction programs, supporting continuous improvement of our Health and Safety Management System.

Drawing on your experience in incident investigations, particularly ICAM, you will work with operational leaders to strengthen organisational learning and safety outcomes. You will also contribute to auditing and support our decarbonisation initiatives and environmental and emissions reduction goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support Fortescue’s incident management system, including hazard reporting and action completion.
• Lead and support WHS projects across the Metals, Exploration and Resource Definition portfolio.
• Develop and mentor leaders and frontline workers.
• Guide contractors and operational teams to understand and meet their WHS obligations.
• Conduct workplace inspections and assurance activities, including mobilisation, major hazard and management system audits.
• Support the application of LSI and promote a strong safety presence and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of TBRA and CRAW.
• Promote psychosocial safety across Resource Definition through risk management, prevention, training and coaching for workers and leaders.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least five years’ experience as a Safety Advisor in an operational environment; drilling experience is highly regarded.
• Relevant Work Health and Safety qualification, such as a Certificate IV or Diploma.
• Demonstrated experience conducting ICAM investigations.
• Experience in risk management, data analysis, trend identification and reporting.
• Ability to work independently with remote support, while contributing to team goals.
• High motivation and the ability to deliver under minimal supervision.
• Current C Class Western Australian driver’s licence or equivalent.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.