Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse

• Make a positive contribution to health and wellbeing
• Full Time or Part Time/Job Share arrangement
• Residential role based in Bell Bay, Tasmania

About the role

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to support Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay operation in the provision of health & wellness services and injury management, alongside a team of health and safety professionals.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to assist in driving a strong health and wellbeing program. This opportunity can be offered as either a full-time position or as a part time/job share position where you could work either 2 or 3 days per week.

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.

Reporting to the Occupational Health Team Leader and working in a collaborative community within the HSE Bell Bay team, you will:

• Provide advice and support to improve health and safety performance and prevent injury and illness of team members across the operation
• Conduct periodic health surveillance
• Ensure role specific medical equipment is in calibration.
• Complete data collection and recording of health information and manage this within the relevant medical information databases (Cority)
• Maintain stocks of medical consumables
• Complete PPE fit testing (Respirators and Ear plugs/muffs)
• Coordinate and deliver health and wellbeing promotion activities based on site needs
• Conduct Health & Safety reporting functions for internal HSE management system requirements
• Support the HSE team with broader strategic initiatives such as Mental Health and wellness campaigns

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Experience in Occupational Health, preferably in mining, construction or heavy industry
• Experience in scheduling and completing Health Surveillance
• Bachelor’s degree and registration in Nursing (Other health professionals with relevant industry experience will be considered)
• Previous experience performing and interpreting Audiograms and Lung Function test – (Relevant certification desirable).
• Previous experience ear fit and mask fit testing (qualification desirable)
• Experience with Cority (or similar Electronic Medical Records System)
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety systems, standards and key risk management and assurance processes
• An ability to work collaboratively and engage with a variety of stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
• A high level of professionalism, customer service and attention to detail in working with team members and managing confidential medical records and matters
• A self-motivated work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to time manage and prioritise tasks.

What we offerBe recognised for your contribution, your 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
• 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 workingOur Bell Bay Aluminium smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products. We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect, collaboration, and genuine partnership. You can learn more here: https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ 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.

Applications close on Tuesday the 15^th October 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)