Monday to Friday roster
Possible 9 day fortnight
10 hour days
About the role:
WorkPac are looking for an Health, Safety & Environment Advisor to provide dedicated support to the Operations at Yarwun. The role will also partner with contractors to support the safe delivery of services and projects. This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic qualified safety advisor, to make a positive impact to Yarwun Operations, or someone who is ready to take the next step in their career and work within the sector.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Educate, communicate and engage with site leaders, operational personnel and Rio Tinto HSE groups
Analyse data and ensuring compliance with the Rio Tinto Health and Safety standards and legislative requirements
Support and participate in the investigations to prevent repeat incidents occurring
Work across the health and safety function to support the standardisation and simplification of systems and processes
Recommend key control methods (considering the hierarchy of control) for health and safety risk reduction and evaluate control effectiveness
Participate in and facilitate risk register reviews
Support the delivery of strategic safety initiatives
Lead and support business wide health and safety improvement initiatives
Conduct health and safety assurance and governance activities
Work with contractor partners to support safe delivery of projects in alignment with the Rio Tinto Health and Safety Management System
Skills and experience required:
Must have relevant health and safety qualification or demonstrated experience working in an operational health and safety role, coupled with a passion for, and sound knowledge of health and safety
Strong engaging and influencing skills, with the ability to coach leaders and to think strategically across the business value chain
An ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities supporting multiple stakeholder groups
Intermediate computer skills including experience using reporting tools and Microsoft Office Suite
Adaptability, flexibility & a solutions based mind-set
High level of integrity and values based decision making
Strong communication and analytical skills
Must be either an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or hold full Working Rights within Australia
Where youâll be working:
Yarwun is located 15 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year. Employing around 700 people to support the operation, with an additional 350 contractors on site each year as part of scheduled maintenance and shutdown activities. Thanks to its âIndustry 4.0â focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and the use of drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tintoâs innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC). Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives.
About WorkPac
The WorkPac Group is Australia's largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a "Good Move".
How to Apply:
Click on the Apply button or for more information please contact:
WorkPac Principal Consultant: Tiffany Parker on 07 4979 8*** quoting the below reference number.
Job Reference Number: 7396J202446950
At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.