Manager Health & Safety

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Work location: Chichester Hub

Roster: 4D/3R – FIFO ex Perth

An opportunity exists for a highly motivated and driven leader who will oversee the promotion of a safe, healthy and accountable operations. In this position you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Chichester H&S improvement strategy; the management of the H&S team that includes our H&S, medical and emergency response teams ; liaison with the Corporate H&S team and the provision of technical H&S advice to the business.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Providing visible leadership to the H&S team and promoting a culture of zero harm
• Coaching the leadership and H&S team members to ensure ongoing development of the team and recognition of performance
• Assisting in the development of the business H&S Management System
• Oversee the site Emergency Management practices and processes
• Championing the Major Hazards Management projects
• Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all H&S performance reporting
• Monitoring the implementation of H&S improvement projects and cost reduction initiatives
• Developing a resource plan reflecting the H&S needs of the business, as well as processes to ensure these needs are met

Qualifications and skills required:

• Previous experience working in a senior H&S leadership role, ideally within the mining, port or rail industry
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or equivalent
• Strong understanding and application of legislative and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and build effective relationships at all levels
• Strategic planning and project management skills with an understanding of budget administration
• Well-developed leadership, coaching and facilitation skills

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

We only accept applications via our official website at https://fortescue.com/careers.  Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.