Specialist Hygiene

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west. 

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans.
• Options for additional superannuation contributions. 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on 9-day fortnight at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.

As the Specialist Hygiene your role is responsible for contributing to the development, governance and continuous improvement of Worsley’s health standards, procedures, tools, and programs to enable the operations to effectively manage hygiene risk. Attendance and provision of support to all operational locations will be necessary.

This role provides specialist support and advice to operation-based and functional teams on hygiene management aspects to support:

• Adherence to the Global Hygiene Standard.
• Legal compliance and material-risk mitigation at the operational level

the delivery of the functional business plan, hygiene authorisations and strategic improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and continuously improve Worsley’s hygiene standards, procedures, tools and programs to enable the operations to effectively manage safety risk.
• Provide input into the strategic direction for hygiene management to reduce long-term risk exposure, support legal compliance and promote enduring hygiene outcomes.
• Actively carry out sampling activities, analyse hygiene data, including event management and assurance outcomes, to identify improvement opportunities relating to Worsley hygiene standards, systems, processes and material risks.
• Actively carry out sampling activities, analyse hygiene data, including event management and assurance outcomes, to identify improvement opportunities relating to Worsley hygiene standards, systems, processes and material risks.
• Develop, support and deploy Health and Hygiene education across the operation to working groups.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

Qualifications for this role;

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma (Science / Safety / Engineering / Similar)
• Professional who has guided, developed and influenced practice in the H&S area with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant industry. (i.e. mining or heavy industry).
• Requires knowledge of key concepts, theories and practices related to the effective management of H&S related risks.
• Proven skillset in developing and executing operational practice within Health & Safety.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an operational environment in health or hygiene.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The job advert will close on 17th April 2025.