Safety Specialist

About South32 

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.

About GEMCO 

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is a South32 Company, the operation is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963. 

What we offer you

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• FIFO from Darwin/Cairns
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Ongoing training, education assistance and career development
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks.
• Additional superannuation contributions
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan

About the role 

This role is a 4:3 roster, FIFO Darwin or Cairns.

Reporting to the Superintendent Safety & Training, you will be responsible for contributing to the development, governance, and continuous improvement of GEMCO’s safety management standards, procedures, tools and programs to enable the operation to effectively manage safety and risk.

Some of your main responsibilities will include: 

• Develop and implement safety improvement initiatives
• Engage and collaborate with business stakeholders including front-line leaders to ensure programs developed are relevant and effective
• Visibly lead and coach safe behaviours, including risk assessments, workplace interactions and incident investigation processes
• Timely reporting of safety performance, and the progress of safety improvement programs
• Provide technical support to the Maintenance department during scheduled Concentrator and Port outages (shutdowns)

About you 

You’ll be a great fit if you have: 

• Solid background working in a similar role within Mining or Heavy Industry
• Diploma of Health & Safety and/or Bachelor’s degree (Science/Safety/Engineering or similar)
• Demonstrated ability in contributing change initiatives
• Experience in identifying issues, analysing data and recommending practical improvement solutions
• Ability to influence groups of internal stakeholders through effective data analysis and communication skills

Our culture 

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. 

If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at South32!

Please note this job advert will close on Wednesday 22nd March 2023.