AddressMetro Mining Limited (ASX:MMI) is an Australian exploration and mining company based in Brisbane. Metro’s flagship project, the Bauxite Hills Mine, located 95km north of Weipa is one of the largest independent projects within the internationally acclaimed Weipa Bauxite Region.
As part of Metro Mining’s Marine team, you will be supporting the running of the Marine Operations with a focus on the Ikamba – the Offshore Floating Crane Terminal.
About the role
The Health, Safety, Environment, Quality (HSEQ) Advisor Advisor plays a crucial role in advancing Ikamba's culture by supporting the General Manager, Marine Crew, and Metro Mining Team. Leading by example, the HSEQ Advisor will promote a people-centred approach, focus on risk management, and drive system-oriented HSEQ practices. Their leadership in HSEQ is characterised by high visibility, fostering engagement, and building trusted relationships across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the team in delivering targets safely, optimally, and in accordance with the operational plan.
- Develop and maintain the Safety Management System, conducting internal and process audits, and managing policies and procedures.
- Deliver safety and health initiatives that identify compliance issues and conduct scheduled audits and inspections.
- Ensure vessel compliance with ISM MLC, maritime pollution prevention, and SOLAS, including monitoring onboard rest hours and addressing violations.
- Supervise AMSA, Flag State, and Classification Society inspections.
- Handle concerns, incidents, complaints, and issues regarding living conditions as per MLC.
- Ensure all team members are inducted, trained, and competent for their roles, including verifying competency processes.
- Complete and support safety and environment investigations, preparing reports, recommendations, and managing the Internal Audit Program.
- Develop and present key communications, including return to work, pre-start, and toolbox meetings, and maintain accurate safety, training, environment, and quality performance reports.
- Manage, review, and approve high-risk work activities such as working at height, confined space, EWP, and crane operations, ensuring statutory obligations are met.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- Diploma in WHS (minimum)
- Cert IV in Training & Assessment
- Cert III in Emergency Response and Rescue (desirable)
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Drug & Alcohol Testing Certificate
- Incident Investigation Lead Auditor (e.g., Tap Root, ICAM)
- Minimum 5 years in safety, environment, and quality in the marine industry
- Previous navigation experience (as Ship Master or Chief Engineer desirable)
- Strong understanding of AMSA and international flag obligations
- Experience facilitating ICAM investigations and risk assessments
- Applying behaviour-based safety science
- Writing technical documents for mining operations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to lead, organise, and assign work
- Proactive, team-focused, and capable of working autonomously
- Strong customer service focus and continuous improvement mindset
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Highly organised and able to meet deadlines
- Ability to develop and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders
This role is a 15:13 FIFO roster arrangement and applicants must reside in Bamaga, Mapoon, Weipa, or Cairns. Applicants located in other areas/states must be willing to self-relocate, and state this on their resume.
Apply Today!
Join our team and contribute to the success of our growing junior mining company.
Metro is committed to providing a workplace that works together as a community, where every individual has a role to play. Our culture supports us to deliver high performance, high-quality and safe outcomes where our team is empowered to do their best work, share ideas, and continue to grow.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Carol-lee Repia on (07) 3009 8***
To explore current opportunities, visit our careers page at https://metromining.com.au/careers/current-opportunities/
Applicants must possess full and unrestricted work rights in Australia to be eligible for consideration for this role.
Metro Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
