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.

Safety Advisor

Work Location: Chichester Hub (Christmas Creek Mine)

• Fortescue’s Chichester hub is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO 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. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Engage with Leaders to provide advice in achieving the objectives of the strategic plan for HSES performance
• Ensure Leaders and team members are provided with coaching and mentoring to achieve confidence and competence in safety compliance, assurance activities and are proactive in identifying and managing risk
• Participate in the control of identified hazards where appropriate
• Provide assistance and guidance in the investigation of incidents
• Participate in safety inspection processes
• Be actively involved in the Fortescue Contractor Management audit process
• 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

Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated substantial Safety Advisor experience in an operational environment (Minimum 3 years)
• Relevant Occupational Health & Safety qualifications
• Experience in Risk Management
• Demonstrated high motivation and output under minimal supervision
• Previous experience in the Mining or Construction industry will be highly regarded
• Safety Auditing qualification (Lead Auditor) and an awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations
• Demonstrated experience in contractor management
• Demonstrated experience in ICAM investigations
• Experience in procedural (safety) development
• Data analysis, trending & reporting
• Current "C" Class Western Australian Driver’s Licence or equivalent

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