HSE Coordinator

Perenti Global Limited; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DDH1 Drilling is seeking an experienced HSE Coordinator to join the team based in either Perth or Queensland.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will provide technical and systems support across Health, Safety and Environment, aiding in incident investigations, audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma-level qualification in Work Health and Safety/HSE.
• Demonstrated experience as an HSE Advisor, HSE Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience in drilling, mining, resources or other high-risk environments.
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and HSE management systems.
• Understanding of incident investigation and risk management; ICAM experience is a plus.
• Experience with HSE auditing, inspections and assurance activities.
• Strong MS Office and HSE information system skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HSE system documentation and templates.
• Review and maintain Safe Work Instructions with Operations.
• Coordinate HSE improvement initiatives and track actions to completion.
• Support incident investigations, including ICAM where required.
• Monitor investigation quality and close-out of corrective actions.
• Analyse incident data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate HSE audits, inspections and assurance schedules.
• Support reporting and communication of HSE performance across the business.
• Provide technical and systems support to HSE Advisors and operations.

Skills

HSE coordination

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

ICAM familiarity

Incident investigation

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety/HSE

Tools

HSE information systems

Job description

DDH1 Drilling is Australia’s premier ASX-listed mineral drilling contractor, serving the Australian mining and exploration industry – from the smallest explorer to the largest miners across all phases of mineral exploration and resource development.

About the Opportunity

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced HSE Coordinator to join our team, based in either our Perth or Queensland office.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, this role provides technical, systems and coordination support across the Health, Safety and Environment function.

You will work closely with our HSE and operational teams to ensure DDH1’s HSE systems and framework are effectively managed, maintained and continuously improved.

The role provides exposure across HSE systems, incident management and investigation, auditing and assurance, critical risk management, reporting and operational support.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

HSE Framework

• Assist in the development and maintenance of HSE system documentation, including procedures, forms and templates.
• Work with Operations to review and maintain Safe Work Instructions.
• Assist in the development of monthly Toolbox Topics.
• Coordinate HSE improvement initiatives and track agreed actions through to completion.
• Support the HSE Manager and HSE Advisors with incident investigations, including ICAM investigations where required.
• Review incident investigations for completeness, quality and consistency before escalation to the HSE Manager.
• Monitor investigation and corrective action close-out and escalate overdue or ineffective actions.
• Support the communication and implementation of incident learnings across the business.
• Analyse incident information to identify recurring trends, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.

Auditing & Assurance

• Coordinate DDH1’s HSE audit, inspection and assurance schedules.
• Monitor completion against planned schedules and report compliance to the HSE Manager.
• Support internal, external ISO and client audits, including preparation of evidence and documentation.
• Assist with the review and development of audits and inspections to ensure alignment with HSE legislative requirements.

Critical Risk Management

• Coordinate Critical Risk Control Confirmation and assurance activities.
• Assist with system and control design reviews and track identified gaps through to resolution.
• Support Operations to ensure critical controls are understood, implemented and verified.

HSE Systems & Reporting

• Provide HSE platform support and guidance to HSE Advisors and operational personnel.
• Coordinate monthly HSE data and reporting requirements.
• Analyse HSE performance data and trends and provide information to support HSE Manager reporting.

Operational HSE Support

• Provide technical and systems support to HSE Advisors.
• Support preparation for client HSE meetings and information requests.
• Undertake site visits as required to support assurance activities, investigations and the implementation of HSE initiatives.

About You

You will be an experienced HSE professional with a practical approach to safety and the ability to work effectively across both corporate and operational environments.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A minimum Diploma-level qualification in Work Health and Safety/HSE.
• Demonstrated experience as an HSE Advisor, HSE Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Experience within drilling, mining, resources or another high-risk operational environment.
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and HSE management systems.
• Understanding of incident investigation and risk management methodologies, with ICAM experience or training highly regarded.
• Experience with HSE auditing, inspections and assurance activities.
• Strong Microsoft Office and HSE information system skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with operational leaders, field personnel and other stakeholders.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn and continuously improve.
• An understanding of drilling operations will be highly regarded.
• A current driver's licence.

You will also need to be comfortable undertaking travel to operational and remote sites as required.

DDH1 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes persons of all genders and cultural backgrounds to apply.