Address#We Are Aeris
Our name ‘Aeris’ comes from the Latin word for copper, which is where our story began. We are an ASX listed diversified mining and exploration company with copper and gold operations in Australia. Our expanding portfolio, development projects, and exploration prospects make Aeris an exciting, growing company.
About the role
Reporting to the HSE Manager, the Senior Health and Safety Advisor plays an integral part in our operations and act as role models in the field alongside our workforce to promote the effective application of all health, safety and training programs.
In your day to day, you will assist with ongoing safety and education working with our amazing team on site to really drive positive safety outcomes and initiatives. You will be responsible for promoting awareness of Health and Safety Practices and reporting incidents.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing mining company and further your career in HSET leadership!
You will coordinate day-to-day health and safety activities and implement health and safety programs. Success will be achieved by effective collaboration and applying your knowledge through influence and mentoring.
You will champion HSET best practice across the business and site and help further develop Health and Safety Advisor’s capabilities as well as partner closely with line management to ensure they deliver to their safety accountabilities.
Responsibilities as a member of our close-knit team will also include:
- Development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the Tritton Safety Management System to ensure compliance with legislation.
- Training, guidance and coaching to management, supervisors, and workers to ensure an understanding of the SMS to facilitate safe work practices at PGM.
- Identification and analysis (bowties) of critical risks and the development of controls (PHMP’s, PCP’s).
- Development, implementation, and review of documentation supporting PHMP’s and PCP’s.
- Providing support, guidance and coaching to department safety advisors.
- Facilitate and support the site risk management process including risk identification, risk assessment and implementation of risk treatment aligned with the hierarchy of controls.
- Advises and assists on the implementation of the site Emergency Response Team structure including ERP, training / exercises, testing / maintenance of live saving equipment and medical / mutual aid services
- Supports the Incident Management process including facilitation of investigations and support for case / injury management as required.
- Supervise and verify the completion of the annual plan for health and hygiene monitoring / surveillance.
- Attend and assist leadership in the daily pre-start meetings and weekly site safety meetings.
- Drive reviews and updates of site Document Management systems
- Support and verify the effective implementation of the site hazard reporting tools and leadership assurance including Visual Safety Leadership Interactions, Task Observations, Workplace inspections and Audits.
- Provide regular feedback to site leadership on HSEC programs and initiatives including JSEA’s, and leading indicators.
- Utilises INX systems (InControl, Pegasus as the corporate tool and repository for HSEC reporting, verification of competency and training package delivery respectively
- Assist with Alcohol and Other Drugs testing regime.
About You
- Significant experience in a similar role within an underground mining environment
- Degree qualifications and/or Certificate IV in WHS
- Strong understanding of, and experience in, incident investigations, risk assessments, emergency response and injury management
- Exceptional experience in WHS Management systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and listening
- A strong ability to build credible relationships with stakeholders, coupled with the ability to influence positive decision making around safety practices
- Australian driver’s license
What we offer
- 8/6 roster as FIFO (Brisbane only) or DIDO plus Travel Allowances and Camp OR
- 5/2 4/3 roster as residential PLUS annual allowance of $15,000 per annum to live locally
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Short Term Incentive Program, reviewed quarterly
- 8 Year Mine Life - working direct for the Mine Owner/Operator
The Operation
Tritton Copper Operations is a long life copper operation located near the towns of Nyngan and Cobar in central New South Wales that commenced production in 2005. One hundred percent owned and operated by Aeris Resources, Tritton forms the cornerstone of Aeris copper production.
Tritton comprises an underground mining complex feeding a 1.8 million tonne per annum conventional processing plant. Copper concentrate produced at the operation is railed to the Port of Newcastle for export to customers internationally. The current mine plan for Tritton extends to FY2030.
Our Process
Our people rock! While our main business is copper, zinc and gold, we consider our people to be one of our most valuable resources. As part of the recruitment process, there are checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. The types of checks conducted will depend on the role you are applying for.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We celebrate what makes us unique. Applications from people of all cultural background, ages, sexualities and genders is encouraged.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate they have the legal right to work in Australia.
To find out more about Aeris Resources visit www.aerisresources.com.au
