Safety Advisor

Workpac Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45-hour working week

9-day fortnight option

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to support risk management, compliance, assurance, and safety systems at Dawson Mine.

You will facilitate structured risk assessments, develop critical control frameworks, and lead audits to ensure safety performance and regulatory compliance. A Diploma or higher in Health & Safety is required, with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Health & Safety is required.
• Minimum 5 years in Safety & Health management.
• Experience facilitating risk assessments (WRACs).
• Experience developing Bow Tie analyses & critical controls.
• Experience in Critical Control Verification activities and audits.
• Strong knowledge of SHEMS and safety documentation.
• Experience working with controlled document management systems.
• Strong understanding of legislative/regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured risk assessments (WRACs, project and operational risk reviews).
• Develop and review Bow Tie analyses and critical controls.
• Conduct Critical Control Verification activities and audits.
• Support and maintain Safety & Health Management Systems (SHEMS).
• Develop and maintain safety management plans, procedures and standards.
• Manage document control and versioning.
• Monitor legislative requirements and impact on site systems.
• Maintain legal and compliance registers.

Skills

Structured risk assessments

WRACs

Bow Tie analyses

Critical Control frameworks

SHEMS knowledge

Safety documentation

Auditing

Technical writing

Electronic risk systems

Driver's license

Pre-employment medical & D&A screening

Education

Diploma or higher in Health & Safety

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

• Monday to Friday roster with the option of a 9-day fortnight
• Opportunity to support safety and risk management activities within a leading mining operation

Job details

Key Selling Points

• $70.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday roster with the option of a 9-day fortnight
• Opportunity to support safety and risk management activities within a leading mining operation

About Our Client

Anglo American is a leading global mining company committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. They are seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to support risk management, compliance, assurance, and safety systems activities at Dawson Mine.

What You Will Be Doing

• Facilitating structured risk assessments including WRACs, issue-based reviews, project risk assessments, and operational change assessments.
• Developing and reviewing Bow Tie analyses, critical controls, and critical control specifications.
• Conducting Critical Control Verification activities and audits to assess control effectiveness.
• Supporting and maintaining Safety and Health Management Systems (SHEMS).
• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining safety management plans, procedures, standards, and supporting documentation.
• Managing document control processes including document reviews, revisions, approvals, and version control.
• Monitoring legislative requirements and assessing impacts on site systems and documentation.
• Maintaining legal and compliance registers to ensure obligations remain current.
• Planning and conducting internal safety, compliance, and assurance audits.
• Reviewing safety data for accuracy, completeness, and currency.
• Facilitating workshops and engaging operational leaders, technical specialists, and frontline personnel.
• Providing technical safety advice and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Need

• Diploma or higher qualification in Health & Safety.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the Safety & Health management field.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating structured risk assessments and WRACs.
• Experience developing and reviewing Bow Tie analyses and Critical Control frameworks.
• Experience conducting Critical Control Verification activities and audits.
• Strong working knowledge of Safety and Health Management Systems (SHEMS).
• Experience developing and maintaining safety management documentation.
• Experience working within controlled document management systems.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience maintaining legal and compliance registers.
• Demonstrated experience planning and conducting safety and compliance audits.
• Strong written communication and technical writing skills.
• Competency using electronic safety and risk management systems for monitoring, reporting, and assurance activities.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.

What's in it for you?

• $70.00 per hour.
• 45-hour working week.
• Monday to Friday day shift roster.
• Option to work a 9-day fortnight by completing 90 hours across two weeks and having every second Friday off.
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled safety team.
• Exposure to a large-scale mining operation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity