Health, Safety Training Specialist

About the role:  We are currently seeking a Health, Safety & Training Specialist at our Wambo Mine.  Our Wambo mine complex is a combined open-cut and underground mine located 30kms west of Singleton that produce metallurgical and thermal coal for export and domestic markets.  Reporting to the Health, Safety & Training Manager, you will be responsible for driving health, safety and training outcomes in line with the sites HST strategy.  You will be part of a dynamic team who promote a continuous improvement culture.

Duties will include:

• Proactive approach to managing safety on site and actively demonstrating safety leadership
• Design, develop, prepare and conduct health and safety training
• Identifying safety training needs on site and researching appropriate solutions
• Contributing to work procedure and documentation development and review 
• Monitor, identify trends and report on health and safety to improve overall effectiveness
• Conduct accident and incident investigations and propose new systems of work or equipment
• Conduct organisational development and effectiveness analysis, recording and reporting
• Assist in the Injury Management and Worker’s Compensation process
• Consult and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the site is compliant with training scheme requirements
• Ensure the onsite training systems are maintained to a high level of accuracy
• Oversee the site induction process, site training calendar and designated training days

The lifestyle: This position is offered on a Monday to Friday roster with one rostered day off per month and can allow for a residential lifestyle.  The position is suited to a residential lifestyle in nearby Singleton or the Hunter Valley/Newcastle surrounds. 

About You:

• Relevant qualification, Diploma in OH&S or equivalent
• Certificate IV TAE
• Previous experience with RTW
• Previous experience in a Health, Safety and or Training position, ideally in underground coal mining or heavy industry environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently on projects
• Uncompromising commitment to safety

About the company:

Peabody was founded in 1883 and has grown to be the world’s leading pure-play coal company.  We employ over 7,000 people and have 21 operations in the United States and Australia serving power and steel customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. 

Our mission is to create superior value for shareholders as the leading global supplier of coal, which enables economic prosperity and a better quality of life.  Our employees are guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability.

Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognise and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its Australian operations.  We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honouring our commitment.

At Peabody, we:

• Commit to safety and health as a way of life
• Foster a culture of inspiration, innovation, collaboration and execution
• Are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workplace
• Offer a reward and recognition program
• Provide professional and technical development opportunities  
• Support employees to achieve professional accreditation

Our mission is to create superior value for shareholders as the leading global supplier of coal, which enables economic prosperity and a better quality of life.

Apply to Peabody today and grow your career with us.

For more information, visit https://www.peabodyenergy.com/Work-With-Us or click apply now.

Please apply directly as submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered without prior approval. All applications will be treated as highly confidential and will not be disclosed beyond HR and the hiring manager.