Specialist - Injury Management, Health And Hygiene

Find your future at Fitzroy

Fitzroy Mining Operations is a new force in the Queensland metallurgical coal mining industry with a portfolio of existing operations and a pipeline of growth projects.  In our short history, we have successfully reinvigorated operations at Carborough Downs underground mine, breathed new life into the Broadlea open cut and our next exciting venture is the Greenfields underground longwall and bord and pillar - Ironbark No.1.

Our employees are engaged, connected to our business, proud of what we have achieved, have conviction in one another and our potential.  Innovative thinking and decisive leadership are the hallmarks of the company.  We deliver a challenging and rewarding environment, and our success is built on the foundation of being a people business that mines coal. 

About the role 

Forming part of the Health, Safety and Risk Team, the Specialist - Injury Mangement, Health and Hygiene coordinates Injury Management and other Health and Hygiene related matters of the business across all our sites in the Bowen Basin.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain relationships with appropriate stakeholders (e.g. internal managers, client, insurers, Doctors, rehabilitation providers) to maximise the effectiveness of Injury Management.
• Provide advice and support to operational staff and management regarding injury and health matters.
• Develop and deliver, as required, health related training to the workforce (e.g. ergonomics, manual handling and fatigue).
• Assist with the administration and collation of factual evidence and documentation for common law investigations and other legal matters associated with workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Implement and coordinate in the development of targeted workplace health/hygiene initiatives for the mine sites in the Bowen Basin.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of individual employee details and files.
• Develop and manage site Health and injury related plans (e.g. journey management plans, Medical Management Plans, Return to Work Plans).
• Review relevant instructions/ procedures as required.
• Complete and participate in incident investigations where required (relating to work related and non-work-related events).
• Provide advice on the management of non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Complete and participate in workplace inspections where required.
• Undertake specific projects as directed by the Head of Health, Safety, Training and Risk.
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly Injury Management reports and summaries when requested.
• Any other duty or responsibility as directed by the direct supervisor or upline management.

Fitzroy Requirements – attitude is everything                                                                            

Our workplace is dynamic and open to challenging thought and driving change. To be successful in this role you will have qualifications in a Safety related discipline and experience in underground coal mining is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have previous experience with rehabilitation and/or case management.

Fitzroy Benefits

• 9 Day fortnight with accommodation in camp or private unit in Moranbah, your choice!
• Great salaries to attract and retain the right people
• Generous staff performance bonus 
• Subsidised health insurance
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing
• Income protection insurance
• Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs

Our Philosophy

• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.
• We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

Got what it takes?

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Safety and Hygiene/Allied Health and/or Nursing background.
• Certified Rehabilitation Coordinator Qualifications highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in Injury Management, Return to Work in a mining industry or similar.
• Workers Compensation management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Injury Management and outcomes.
• Ability to work with other health care providers to ensure best outcomes for our people.
• Highly developed negotiation skills with the ability to liaise at all levels of the workforce.
• Strong time management, organisational skills and teamwork.
• High level of computer literacy with exposure to the Microsoft suite of programs.
• Document and report writing.
• Ability to effectively coordinate programs, projects and consultants.

We are careful when selecting people to make sure that we get the right “fit” and that we select people who share our values and ambitions. If you think that you have the necessary qualifications, experience and passion and Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, apply now!

Applicants must already be based in Australia and an appointment will only be made when the right candidate has been found.