Health & Safety Advisor | Utilities
Rio Tinto
Health & Safety Advisor | Utilities
Are you looking for your next challenge and want to work in a forward-thinking team making positive changes?
Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
FIFO ex Perth or Dampier Residential Option | 5 /2, 4 /3 Days only Roster
Where we’re all welcome
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us who we are.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role
We are looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support and deliver H&S services across the Utilities and Facilities division of Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s business unit. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and collaborative health and safety professional to be part of the Rio Tinto HSEC Team.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, FIFO from Perth on a 5 days on / 2 days off, 4 days on / 3 days off roster.
Reporting to the Superintendent Health & Safety, you will be required to work autonomously focusing on:
Developing and providing routine H&S information (e.g. safety statistics, incident information, risk analysis, educational material) to operational leaders.
Providing onsite support, upskilling and facilitation of incident investigations and risk assessments.
Partnering with operational leaders to support proactive management of key health and safety risks.
Delivering the annual H&S plan and supporting operational leaders improving safety maturity through key initiatives.
Supporting the roll out of fundamental H&S initiatives, training and coaching.
Provide trusted advice on health and safety matters to operational leaders in line with the Rio Tinto HSEQ Management System.
Coordination of site-based initiatives that promote the health and wellbeing of the workforce
Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities in all areas of the Health and Safety function.
What you’ll bring
Must have relevant health and safety qualification or demonstrated experience working in an operational health and safety role, coupled with a passion for, and sound knowledge of health and safety
High level of integrity and values based decision making
Ability to work autonomously is essential
Strong engaging and influencing skills, with the ability to proactively support leaders and to think strategically across the business value chain
An ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities supporting multiple stakeholder groups
Excellent computer literacy including use of various reporting systems is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Adaptability, flexibility & a solutions based mind-set
Strong communication and analytical skills
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, you’re thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
Company provided insurance cover
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and
Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only
Where you’ll be working
Based at Dampier, focusing on providing support to our stakeholders across Utilities/Facilities. Rio Tinto owns and operates an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets that include a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.
Applications close on 13th February 2025. Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
