Senior Safety Leader for Mining Operations

Evolution Mining LTD.; Lake Cowal; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Life insurance

Income protection

Quarterly bonuses

Short-term incentives

Long-term incentives

Parental leave

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Discounted gym membership

Rosters

Bus transport

Flexible work options

Job summary

Evolution Mining LTD. in Cowal, NSW, is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to shape safety leadership across Cowal Gold Operations. You will drive incident investigations, mentor leaders and embed risk controls to ensure everyone goes home safe every day.

This role includes coaching teams, guiding risk management processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a busy mining operation that offers flexible rosters and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated safety leadership experience within a mining or heavy industry environment.
• Strong capability in incident investigations, including ICAM methodology.
• Experience with risk management processes including JSA, WRAC, SOPs and SWIs.
• The ability to influence, coach and mentor stakeholders at all levels.
• Well developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership that strengthens safety performance across site.
• Coach and mentor leaders, supervisors and Safety Representatives to build capability.
• Lead incident investigations and drive meaningful corrective actions.
• Influence risk management practices that prevent incidents before they occur.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Safety & Health Management System.
• Partner with operational teams and contractors to achieve sustainable safety outcomes.
• Champion a proactive safety culture through visible field leadership and engagement.
• Support change initiatives that improve operational safety and business performance.

Skills

Safety leadership experience

Incident investigations

Risk management

Influence and coaching

Communication and engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety or Risk Management

Job description

Evolution Mining LTD. in Cowal, NSW, is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to shape safety leadership across Cowal Gold Operations. You will drive incident investigations, mentor leaders and embed risk controls to ensure everyone goes home safe every day.

This role includes coaching teams, guiding risk management processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a busy mining operation that offers flexible rosters and relocation support.