Health & Safety Advisor

Pageup; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights from Brisbane

Camp accommodation

Travel allowance

Training opportunities

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our team at Peak Downs, Moranbah, QLD. Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will support the operation, strengthen engagement, and embed the site's Safety and Health Management System into daily practice.

You will build relationships with frontline teams, coach leaders, manage incidents and support risk-based conversations to improve safety outcomes across the operation.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Work Health & Safety or equivalent
• Experience in a health and safety advisory role within open-cut mining or high-risk operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage at all levels
• Coaching mindset to have constructive safety conversations in the field
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management and incident investigation
• Tertiary qualifications in health and safety or willingness to develop
• Strong computer literacy and reporting/records management abilities
• Collaborative approach with strong problem-solving skills and prioritisation

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with frontline teams, supervisors and leaders
• Coach and mentor leaders and crews to identify hazards and implement controls
• Guide incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions
• Support field leadership activities, inspections and risk-based conversations
• Assist with injury management and return-to-work processes
• Maintain safety records, reports and action tracking
• Promote a safe and respectful workplace and site requirements

Skills

Health & Safety advisory

Open-cut mining experience

Communication

Coaching

Risk management

Incident investigation

IT literacy

Education

Certificate IV in WHS or higher

Tertiary health and safety qualifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced health and safety professional with a strong background in mining or resources operations with a passion for protecting people and building safety culture? Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Advisor to join our high-performing team at Peak Downs.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will work as a trusted advisor and support function across the Thiess operation on site. You will partner with Superintendents, supervisors, crews and support teams to strengthen engagement, improve risk awareness and help embed the site’s Safety and Health Management System in a way that is practical, visible and understood.

Roster: 8:6 | Location: Moranbah, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

As the Health & Safety Advisor, you will:

• Build positive relationships with frontline teams, supervisors and leaders through regular field engagement and practical support.
• Coach and mentor leaders and crews to identify hazards, understand controls and make safe decisions in day-to-day work.
• Provide guidance and support for incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions and sharing lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Support field leadership activities, workplace inspections, observations and risk-based conversations that improve safety outcomes.
• Assist with injury management and return-to-work processes by maintaining respectful communication and supporting workers, leaders and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain safety records, reports and action management processes while helping teams understand what is required and why it matters.
• Promote a healthy, safe and respectful workplace by supporting compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, standards and site requirements.

About you

• Certificate IV or higher in Work Health & Safety, or equivalent industry qualification
• Demonstrated experience in a health and safety advisory role within open-cut mining, resources, or a similarly high-risk operational environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, support and influence people at all levels.
• A coaching mindset and the confidence to have constructive safety conversations in the field.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management principles and incident investigation processes.
• Tertiary qualifications in health and safety, or a willingness to continue developing your capability in this area.
• Strong computer literacy and the ability to manage reporting, records and action tracking requirements.
• A collaborative approach, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Paid flights from Brisbane with camp accommodation & meals provided
• Rental Assistance for local living
• Travel allowance for DIDO
• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

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