Senior Risk, Compliance & Assurance Auditor

MLG Oz Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% nib Health Insurance discount

Referral program – up to $6,000

Salary sacrifice options

Employee recognition program

Inclusion and development focus

Mentoring and career growth

Job summary

MLG Oz Ltd is seeking a Senior Risk, Compliance & Assurance Auditor to strengthen operational risk management and drive continuous improvement across mining, haulage, and construction sites. You’ll work with WHS leaders to verify controls, assess high-risk activities and deliver evidence-based assurance in the field.

This role requires hands-on analysis, field verification, travel to multiple sites and the ability to translate findings into practical improvements that reduce risk and enhance

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Work Health and Safety, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor qualification or demonstrated equivalent auditing capability.
• Current and valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits across mining, haulage, civil construction, projects and maintenance.
• Verify critical controls in field operations to ensure practical effectiveness.
• Develop and report on WHS, risk and assurance KPIs and management dashboards.
• Identify trends, systemic issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Engage frontline teams and leaders to drive accountability and corrective actions.
• Support contractor prequalification and ongoing performance assurance.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy

Travel readiness

Communicate with leadership

Education

Diploma or higher in WHS/Risk Management

Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

MYOSH

STEMS

INX

BMS

Viking

Job description

Senior Risk, Compliance & Assurance Auditor

As an ASX-listed company, MLG Oz is a contractor of choice, employing more than 1,400 people across over 30 operational sites. We deliver a comprehensive range of services, including:

Aggregate and sand supply

Bulk haulage and integrated site services

Crushing and screening

Export logistics

MLG Oz is guided by strong core values and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognise that inclusion drives engagement, builds trust, encourages fresh perspectives, and supports innovation, ultimately enhancing our overall performance. Our people are our greatest asset, and through their collective efforts and contributions, we are able to achieve our objectives while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to the health and safety of our workforce, the environment, and the communities in which we operate.

Take risk beyond the paperwork. Make a difference where it matters most.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

MLG is seeking an experienced Senior Risk, Compliance & Assurance Auditor to strengthen operational risk management, verify critical controls and drive continuous improvement across our diverse operations.

Working closely with the Work Health & Safety Manager and operational leaders, you’ll provide independent, evidence-based assurance to help ensure our critical risk controls are not just documented — they’re understood, implemented and effective in the field.

This is an opportunity for a confident, analytical and hands‑on professional who can connect compliance, operational performance and real‑world risk reduction.

If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo, identifying emerging risks and making a tangible difference to safety and operational performance, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Lead Risk-Based Audits & Assurance

• Develop and deliver risk-based audit and assurance programs across mining, haulage, civil construction, projects, maintenance and workshop operations.
• Conduct operational risk reviews and assess the effectiveness of critical controls for high-consequence activities.
• Identify material exposures, systemic weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.

Verify Controls Where It Counts

• Get out in the field and verify that critical risk controls are working in practice.
• Assess high-risk activities including mobile plant interaction, haulage, isolation and stored energy, lifting, working at heights, excavation and confined spaces.
• Engage with frontline teams, supervisors, contractors and leaders to build practical understanding and accountability.

Strengthen Compliance & Governance

• Lead scheduled, targeted and thematic audits against applicable WA WHS and mining legislation, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and MLG requirements.
• Report findings clearly, escal…
• Support contractor prequalification, mobilisation and ongoing performance assurance.
• Develop and analyse WHS, risk and assurance KPIs, dashboards and management reports.
• Identify trends, repeat findings, deteriorating performance and emerging risks before they become serious incidents.
• Deliver meaningful insights that drive better decisions and measurable risk reduction.
• Contribute to significant incident investigations and high‑potential event reviews.
• Challenge ineffective controls, identify systemic causes and verify corrective actions.
• Translate audit and incident insights into practical improvements across the business.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

We’re looking for a credible and proactive professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the confidence to challenge, influence and deliver results.

Your experience and capabilities will include:

• 7+ years’ relevant experience in operational WHS, risk, assurance or compliance within mining, resources, heavy haulage, civil construction, maintenance or a comparable heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience planning and conducting risk-based operational and compliance audits across multiple sites or divisions.
• Strong working knowledge of Western Australian WHS and mining legislation, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and contractor management requirements.
• Practical experience in critical control verification, risk assessment, incident investigation and corrective action effectiveness reviews.
• Proven ability to analyse performance data, identify systemic issues and prepare clear, evidence-based reports for operational and executive audiences.
• Confidence engaging with frontline workers, operational leaders, contractors and clients.
• The ability to work autonomously, exercise sound professional judgement and travel regularly to metropolitan, regional and remote sites.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using WHS or assurance systems such as MYOSH, STEMS, INX, BMS, Viking or equivalent highly regarded.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Mandatory

• Diploma or higher in Work Health and Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Lead Auditor qualification or demonstrated equivalent auditing capability.
• Current and valid driver’s licence.

Highly regarded

• Formal risk management or critical control management training.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is more than an auditing position. It’s an opportunity to influence how risk is managed across a diverse, operationally focused business.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a direct contribution to safer, more reliable operations.
• Work alongside operational leaders and influence meaningful business decisions.
• Strengthen critical controls and improve assurance maturity.
• Turn data, audit findings and incident learnings into practical outcomes.
• Build relationships across a varied portfolio of operational sites and projects.

WHY JOIN MLG?

At MLG, we value our people and recognise the contribution they make every day. Our benefits include:

• 12% discount on nib Health Insurance
• Employee Referral Program – earn up to $6,000 for successful referrals (T&Cs apply)
• Salary sacrifice and novated leasing options
• Employee recognition and rewards program with discounts to help with the cost of living
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Ongoing mentoring and development opportunities

MLG is committed to building a strong safety culture through effective risk management, operational accountability and continuous improvement.