Safety Specialist

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT GEMCO
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Education assistance up to $8000 per year
• Options for additional superannuation contributions

ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a permanent position on a 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.
As the Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for contributing to the development, and continuous improvement of GEMCO's safety management standards, procedures, tools and programs to enable the operation to effectively manage safety and risk.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Develop and implement safety improvement initiatives
• Engage and collaborate with business stakeholders including front-line leaders to ensure programs developed are relevant and effective
• Visibly lead and coach safe behaviours, coaching leaders in hazard identification and risk management processes
• Accurate and timely reporting of safety performance, and the progress of safety improvement programs

ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Solid experience working in an operational environment with safety
• Demonstrated ability to contributing change initiatives in a heavy industry environment
• Experience in open pit mine operations (desirable)
• Experience in identifying issues, analysing data and recommending practical improvement solutions
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills

Qualifications for this position are:

• Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety
• Knowledge of The Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Lead Auditor Qualification (desirable)
• Cert IV TAE (desirable)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
This job advert will close on 25th January 2024.