Mining WHS Advisor: Risk & Compliance Leader

Focus Minerals; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Modern camp facilities

Virgin Australia Frequent Flyer

Cohesive team culture

Job summary

Focus Minerals is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety Advisor to provide expert WHS advice, implement systems, and support operations across Western Australia. You will review risk assessments, maintain WHS procedures, and lead incident investigations while supporting emergency response and audits.

The role requires a Diploma in WHS or related field and a minimum of five years’ experience in Mining, Oil & Gas, or Construction, with desirable emergency response qualifications.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Work Health and Safety or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Mining, Oil & Gas, or Construction industries.
• Emergency response qualifications desirable; BG4 training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide WHS advice, technical expertise and support for operations.
• Maintain WHS systems and procedures aligned with the Focus WHS Strategic Plan.
• Review principal mining hazard management plans, procedures and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards and assess/manages associated risks.
• Conduct risk reviews based on regulator bulletins and external information.
• Assist Emergency Response Team and lead significant investigations (ICAM).
• Perform internal audits and contractor management audits to drive improvements.
• Support control verification and assurance programs.
• Maintain operational risk registers and oversee corrective actions.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Focus Minerals is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety Advisor to provide expert WHS advice, implement systems, and support operations across Western Australia. You will review risk assessments, maintain WHS procedures, and lead incident investigations while supporting emergency response and audits.

The role requires a Diploma in WHS or related field and a minimum of five years’ experience in Mining, Oil & Gas, or Construction, with desirable emergency response qualifications.