HSE Advisor - Port Hedland

Health & Safety Advisor – Port Hedland

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

• Permanent Full Time | Residential (Port Hedland)

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

The Dampier Salt Limited (DSL) Health and Safety Team is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support and deliver H&S services. Working within an inclusive team of health and safety professionals, this role will support the implementation of the DSL H&S Management System and effective delivery of the H&S Strategy.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

We offer fully subsidised housing where you and your family will be able to explore the incredible Pilbara region and have access to excellent sporting and recreational facilities as well as a shopping centre, medical and education facilities.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent, you will be working in a collaborative community, focusing on:

• Delivering the functional H&S plan and supporting operational leaders improving safety maturity
• Partnering with operational leaders to support proactive management of key health and safety risks onsite
• Provide trusted advice on health and safety matters to operational leaders
• Influence and coach operational leadership teams to ensure successful delivery and application of fundamental H&S processes
• Supporting first line assurance activities to verify compliance to Rio Tinto systems, procedures and standards
• Analysis and problem solving in matters of health and safety issues
• Providing onsite support for incident investigations and risk assessments, including coaching and facilitating
• Developing and providing relevant H&S information (e.g. safety statistics, incident information, risk analysis, educational material) to operational leaders
• Coordination of site-based initiatives that promote the health and wellbeing of the workforce and local community
• Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities in all areas of the Health and Safety Function

What you’ll bring

• Qualifications and/or experience in H&S or other relevant tertiary qualifications
• High level of integrity and values based decision making
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A passion for, and sound knowledge of health and safety
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• 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)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

Rio 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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Dampier Salt has three operations located at Dampier, Port Hedland and Lake MacLeod and is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Salt is produced through a sustainable process of solar evaporation of sea water; we reliably deliver high quality salt essential for making thousands of products used in everyday life.

This is a great opportunity for you and your family to contribute to a unique community and enjoy a wide range of seasonal outdoor activities; allowing you to find the perfect balance between leisure and work.Every Voice Matters

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.

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.