Safety Advisor

Glencore Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

8 days on/6 days off roster

Career development opportunities

Salary sacrificing benefits

Discounts on health insurance

Mine life approved to 2038

Job summary

Glencore Australia’s McArthur River Mine is seeking a Safety Advisor to join the Operational Safety team on a fixed-term basis through to March 2027. The role supports the Safety and Health Management System across open pit, processing plant, construction projects and Bing Bong port.

You will promote a positive safety culture and help drive continuous improvement with leaders and workgroups. The role requires WHS expertise, strong communication and the ability to influence stakeholders at all

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or higher qualification.
• Experience in a health and safety role within mining, construction, heavy industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of work health and safety legislation and safety management systems.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong communication, facilitation and reporting skills.
• A proactive approach to safety, risk management and procedural compliance.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Passion for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of others.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the site's Safety and Health Management System.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations and corrective action tracking.
• Analyse safety performance data and prepare meaningful reports and insights.
• Conduct workplace safety observations, inspections and audits.
• Provide safety coaching, advice and support to leaders and employees.
• Facilitate safety presentations, training sessions and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain and improve safety documentation to ensure alignment with legislative and industry best practice requirements.
• Monitor compliance with Glencore Health and Safety standards and applicable legislation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to site safety initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Proactive safety

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, MRM produces and processes zinc, lead, and silver from our open-cut mine. Our products are then transported to the Bing Bong loading facility and shipped worldwide, used in everyday products across mobility, infrastructure, and communications.

Our Benefits

• Generous Superannuation: Enjoy 13% superannuation to secure your future.
• Work-Life Balance: 8 days on/6 days off roster
• Career Growth: Access excellent career development opportunities.
• Financial Flexibility: Salary sacrificing benefits for vehicles and other services.
• Exclusive Discounts: Discounts with health insurance providers and Glencore Rewards for online and in-store savings.
• Longevity – Mine life approved to 2038.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Safety Advisor to join our Operational Safety team on a fixed-term basis through to March 2027. This site-based position provides coaching, guidance and practical safety support across a diverse operational environment including the open pit, processing plant, construction projects and Bing Bong port facility.

This role plays a key part in promoting a positive safety culture, supporting compliance with legislative requirements and Glencore standards, and partnering with leaders and workgroups to drive continuous improvement as we progress on our Safety Citizenship journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the site's Safety and Health Management System.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations and corrective action tracking.
• Analyse safety performance data and prepare meaningful reports and insights.
• Conduct workplace safety observations, inspections and audits.
• Provide safety coaching, advice and support to leaders and employees.
• Facilitate safety presentations, training sessions and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain and improve safety documentation to ensure alignment with legislative and industry best practice requirements.
• Monitor compliance with Glencore Health and Safety standards and applicable legislation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to site safety initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or higher qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a health and safety role within mining, construction, heavy industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of work health and safety legislation and safety management systems.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong communication, facilitation and reporting skills.
• A proactive approach to safety, risk management and procedural compliance.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Passion for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of others.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Veterans, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

At MRM, we support the Northern Territory first, and Territorian applicants or those prepared to relocate. Glencore employees applying for this role may be asked to discuss this with their Supervisor or Manager prior to an interview taking place.

For more information, contact [e-mail]

Note: We may conduct interviews and make hires before the advertising period ends.