Senior OHS Technical Advisor

Careermine; Perth, City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath is seeking a senior safety leader to drive safety performance across international underground mining projects. Based in Perth or Brisbane, you will report to the General Manager HSEQ and travel approximately two weeks per month to support project teams and mentor site personnel.

You will lead audits, investigations and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation while strengthening safety culture across dispersed operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience in underground mining operations.
• Senior OHS/HSE or Safety Advisor experience.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and safety management systems.
• Experience across multiple sites and travel internationally.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to travel internationally regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert OHS advice to international project teams.
• Support implementation and improvement of global HSE systems.
• Conduct audits, inspections and safety performance reviews.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Monitor compliance with legislation and client standards.
• Develop and review risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Mentor site leadership to strengthen safety culture.
• Analyze safety data to identify risk reduction opportunities.
• Support mobilization and contractor management.
• Collaborate with leaders to embed safety initiatives.

Skills

OHS leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Communication

International travel readiness

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

ICAM

TapRooT

Lead Auditor qualifications

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager HSEQ, this is a senior technical role responsible for driving safety performance, ensuring compliance with company and client standards, and providing practical health and safety leadership across multiple underground mining operations.

This position is ideally suited to a highly experienced underground mining safety professional who thrives in complex, multicultural environments and enjoys influencing safety outcomes at both strategic and operational levels.

Based in either Perth or Brisbane, you will spend approximately two weeks per month travelling internationally to support project teams, conduct technical reviews, mentor site-based personnel and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert OHS advice and technical guidance to international project teams.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Redpath's global HSE management systems.
• Conduct audits, inspections and safety performance reviews across multiple operations.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor compliance with local legislation, client requirements and Redpath standards.
• Develop and review risk assessments, critical controls and operational safety procedures.
• Mentor and coach site leadership teams to strengthen safety culture and capability.
• Analyse safety performance data and identify opportunities for proactive risk reduction.
• Support mobilisation activities, workforce onboarding and contractor management processes.
• Collaborate with senior operational leaders to embed best-practice safety initiatives across international projects.

Qualifications

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience within underground mining operations.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior OHS, HSE or Safety Advisor position.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, incident investigation and safety management systems.
• Experience working across multiple sites and geographically dispersed operations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively within diverse multicultural environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current ability to undertake regular international travel.

Highly Regarded

• Previous expatriate (expat) experience in remote or international mining environments.
• Experience working in Africa, Southeast Asia and/or Central Asia.
• ICAM, TapRooT or equivalent incident investigation training.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualifications.
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety.

Why Join Redpath?

• Opportunity to influence safety performance across major international underground mining projects.
• Work with a respected global mining contractor.
• Exposure to diverse operations, cultures and jurisdictions.
• Collaborative and high-performing international leadership team.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Redpath is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.