AddressWhitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian coal producer. Our purpose as a company is to support and sustain regional communities by exporting high-quality thermal and metallurgical coal from Australia to the world.
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.
About This Role
Whitehaven Coal are seeking a Health Specialist to support and provide subject matter advice to our operations across the Gunnedah Region. This is a strategic role which will drive improvement and positive changes to the health and wellbeing of our workforce across our Gunnedah Open Cuts operations.
This role is a 12 month fixed term opportunity based in Gunnedah, with a relocation allowance available.
What You’ll Do
- Ongoing contribution and review of key health and hygiene initiatives to achieve risk minimisation
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of health and hygiene management systems
- Provide subject matter advice to fitness for work, mental and physical wellbeing programs
- Assist with the implementation of health and hygiene projects across the WHC Group
- Provide coaching and subject matter advice to frontline leaders
- Contribute to the development of the Injury and Illness Management program
- Assist and improve the Whitehaven Coal health surveillance program
What You’ll Bring
The successful applicant will possess strong leadership and organisational skills and a commitment to improving workplace health and hygiene practices. In addition, the following qualifications and experience are required:
- Tertiary qualifications in Health (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Hygiene or related discipline)
- Extensive clinical experience ideally in Work, Health and Safety
- Live local to the Gunnedah Area or willingness to relocate (assistance provided)
- Return to Work Coordinator qualification
- Root cause incident investigation and Risk Management facilitation
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
- Full Relocation Packages
- 9 day fortnight
- Access to Salary Packaging Including Novated Leasing
- Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
- Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
- 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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