HSEC Lead Advisor

Chandler Macleod; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation on all hours

Employee Assistance Program

Dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support

Simple digital onboarding

Future Rio Tinto assignments

Job summary

Rio Tinto, in partnership with Chandler Macleod, seeks an experienced HSEC Lead Advisor for Weipa operations. This FIFO role offers a 9:5 roster, a chance to work within a global mining leader and contribute to safety and operational excellence.

You will report to the Head of HSEC and drive governance, assurance, and stakeholder engagement across sustaining capital projects at Weipa.

Qualifications

• Experience applying HSE management systems and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to interpret risk frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Governance and assurance of HSE compliance across projects.
• Oversight of HSE management system components (Safety, Environmental, Quality).
• Develop and execute site audit schedules and lead verification.
• Oversee data integrity across incident, hazard and observation reporting.
• Oversee contractor onboarding and compliance (inductions, documentation).

Skills

HSE management systems

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Pre-employment medical

Education

HSE qualifications

Job description

About the Opportunity

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced HSEC Lead Advisor for Weipa operations. Offered on a FIFO basis, this opportunity offers the chance to work within a leading global organisation, contributing to key operational and business outcomes. Working a 9:5 roster, you'll join a supportive team focused on safety, collaboration and delivering operational excellence.

Reporting to the Head of HSEC, you'll use your skills and experience to support business priorities, collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to the success of the operation. In this role, you will:

• Governance and assurance of HSE compliance across Sustaining Capital Projects, aligned to Rio Tinto standards and legislative requirements
• Oversight of the HSE management system (Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Plans, risk assessments)
• Developing and executing the site audit schedule, and leading compliance verification and gap analysis
• Oversight of data integrity across incident, hazard, and observation reporting
• Contractor onboarding and compliance oversight (inductions, competencies, documentation)

You'll receive a competitive hourly pay range paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

About You

• Strong capability interpreting and applying HSE Management Systems, regulatory requirements, and risk frameworks
• Experience supporting Sustaining Capital Projects Weipa
• Relevant HSE qualifications
• Strong capability interpreting and applying HSE Management Systems, regulatory requirements, and risk frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Dedication to everyone's safety
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing

Diversity & Inclusion

Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.