Health & Safety Advisor

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: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.
 
Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth (Wednesday - Wednesday)
 
As part of the team you will be responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and coaching of Safety Management Systems to ensure continual improvement in a dynamic mining operations environment.
 
Key to the success of this position will be the ability to develop good interpersonal relationships with workers on all levels of the operation and the organisation, furthermore Personal commitment, competence, consistency, reliability and a practical approach are crucial elements of this role.
 

• Engage with Leaders to provide advice in achieving the objectives of the strategic plan for HSES performance
• Support leaders and team members with coaching and mentoring to achieve confidence and competence in safety compliance, assurance activities and are proactive in identifying and managing risks
• Provide assistance and guidance in the investigation of incidents
• Be actively involved in the Fortescue Contractor Management audit process
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of Health and Safety initiatives and promotional material
• Liaise with line management, consultants and government bodies
• Assist operations with Fortescue's Incident Management System (BMS)
• Actively participate in the implementation of the Fortescue Major Hazard Program
   

• 2 years minimum experience demonstrated substantial Safety Advisor experience in an operational environment
• Relevant Occupational Health & Safety qualifications - Cert IV WHS/ Diploma
• Demonstrated high motivation and output under minimal supervision
• Safety Auditing qualification (Lead Auditor) (not essential) and an awareness of WHS legislation
• Demonstrated experience in contractor management
• Experience in data analysis, trending and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in ICAM investigations
• Experience in risk management
• Current "C" Class Western Australian Driver's License or equivalent
   

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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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.