- Site Based – Eneabba
- 5:2 / 4:3 DIDO Roster
- Permanent Position
About Us
lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products are increasing in demand.
Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.
About the Project
Iluka’s Eneabba Rare Earth Refinery (ERER) Project is located at Eneabba in Western Australia. We are delivering Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery, achieving an independent supply of rare earth oxides essential to global electrification and decarbonisation. Our state-of-the-art refinery will feature a total rare earth oxide capacity of 23,000 tonnes p.a, flexibility to process a range of feedstocks and recycling of water and reagents.
About The Role
We are looking for a Principal Health & Safety Specialist to join our projects team. This is a permanent position based at our Eneabba Project Site on a 5:2 / 4:3 DIDO roster.
The Principal Health & Safety Specialist serves as a liaison between Iluka and the Principal Contractor and fosters a collaborative and consultative approach to enhance Iluka’s safety culture on-site. This position contributes to strategic planning, risk management, regulatory compliance, and promoting a strong safety ethos. The Principal Health & Safety Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring worker’s health, safety, and well-being.
Key elements of the role include:
- Contribute towards strategic leadership in health and safety matters
- Work closely with all stakeholders to align safety objectives with operational goals
- Develop and implements safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Lead health and safety programs, including the implementation of Group safety initiatives
- Provide leadership and support to management in understanding their obligations and accountabilities under the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations
- Liaise with relevant parties to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory Health and Safety compliance
- Facilitate high-level incident investigations using the ICAM technique
- Ensure emergency response management arrangements are in place, tested and are effective
- Co-ordinate injury management processes, including the implementation of return to work programs
- Analyse safety data, including the Health and Safety lead and lag indicators to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement
About You
To be successful for this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Knowledge of investigation techniques such as ICAM
- Demonstrated experience working on major construction projects in the mining industry
- Lead Auditor Qualification – Health and Safety Management Systems
- Knowledge of WA health and safety legislation and processes
- Ability to lead safety initiatives and influence others
- Ability to assess risks and develop effective safety strategies
- Current C Class driver's license
Our Offer To You
- Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture
- Competitive base salary and short-term incentive program
- Ability to purchase additional Annual Leave
- Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.
You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.
If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.
Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.
Applications Close: 18 July 2024
“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”