Safety, Health, Environment and Training Manager

Safety, Health, Environment and Training Manager

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PYBAR – a Thiess Company, is a mining services provider with core competencies in underground hard rock mining. With origins dating back to 1993, our success is based on safe, rapid underground development and consistent, reliable production. We deliver a range of projects, from large established mining operations to greenfield developments across Australia. The services we provide range from mine development, production, cable bolting and drilling, raise boring, shotcreting and fleet.

THE OPPORTUNITY

PYBAR is currently seeking an experienced and driven Safety, Health, Environment and Training (SHET) Manager to join our head office team. Ideally, the successful candidate will be based in our Orange, NSW office; however, consideration will also be given to candidates located in Perth, WA or other locations for the right person.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a critical role in influencing business-wide decisions and embedding health, safety and training strategies at both operational and strategic levels. You will work closely with operational and site leaders to uphold PYBAR’s core values while fostering a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and coordinate the health and safety management across all PYBAR projects
• Support strategic planning to identify and implement opportunities to improve health and safety performance
• Provide governance, oversight, and advice to the business on all aspects of health and safety performance.
• Develop, maintain and deliver PYBAR’s health and safety capabilities to existing and prospective clients
• Partner with site and operational leaders to ensure health and safety systems are effectively implemented
• Provide expert advice and guidance to line management to ensure all work processes align with company requirements, objectives, and relevant legislation across Australia
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of PYBAR’s audit program
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing SHET team, fostering capability uplift and professional growth across the function
• Drive behavioural change across the organisation, embedding a culture of accountability, ownership, and safety-first thinking
• Leverage data insights and digital tools (e.g. INX) to monitor trends, assess risks, and support proactive, evidence-based decision-making

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior safety leadership role, ideally within the mining or heavy industry sector
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in safety, health, or environmental management
• Sound knowledge of underground mining operations
• Proven experience in managing workers compensation matters and injury management
• Comprehensive understanding of WHS/OH&S regulations and legislation across Australian jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience operating within ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 compliant safety, environmental and quality systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience leading incident investigations, preferably using ICAM methodology.
• Experience using INX or similar safety management systems.
• The ability to travel to site locations as required.

THE FUN STUFF

• Career growth and development opportunities, including reimbursement for approved study and training
• Exclusive access to PYBAR Perks – employee benefits and discounts platform
• Paid parental leave
• Employee recognition programs
• A supportive, values-led team environment where safety is truly a priority
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered in line with the seniority of the role and the experience of the successful candidate.

PYBAR PERKS

• Milestone service awards and gifts - PYBAR celebrating with you.
• Hospital Help, have $500 contributed towards your private health hospital excess.
• Medibank corporate private health insurance discount of 9% for you and your family.
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $350.
• Toyota fleet discounts & novated leasing options.
• Book your next family holiday today! Access to travel insurance & car hire discounts.
• Qantas Club and Virgin lounge membership discounts.

INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

Inclusion and diversity is important to us, which is why ‘Respect’ is one of our core values. We welcome and strive for a diverse workforce and to help us achieve this, we would love to receive applications from females, Indigenous Australians, LGBTQI+ community members and anyone else who would love to join our team.

HOW TO APPLY

PYBAR follows a strict pre-employment process for all successful applicants, which will include reference checks, a national police clearance check and Pre-employment medical. This is essential for employment with PYBAR, and the recruitment team will guide you through this process after a successful interview.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please reach out to Alison Bryce on 0427 703 019 .

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A SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED APPROACH TO EVERY UNDERGROUND MINING PROJECT

Our mandate is to deliver the best return on investment for our clients

Our approach is driven by our values. We are committed to safe, rapid underground infrastructure development and consistent, reliable production.

PYBAR is a private company where the shareholders work in the business. This provides the business with the ability to respond quickly, while our resources enable us to service underground mining projects of any scale.

Our approach

•To exceed expectations – ingrained in our culture from the top down

•To genuinely partner with our clients by focusing on creating value in precedence to the distribution of profit to our shareholders

•To build on our existing track record of proving that there is room to reset performance benchmarks in underground mining

•To leverage our agility as a private company to provide a fast, efficient and responsive service.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

A SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED APPROACH TO EVERY UNDERGROUND MINING PROJECT

Our mandate is to deliver the best return on investment for our clients

Our approach is driven by our values. We are committed to safe, rapid underground infrastructure development and consistent, reliable production.

PYBAR is a private company where the shareholders work in the business. This provides the business with the ability to respond quickly, while our resources enable us to service underground mining projects of any scale.

Our approach

•To exceed expectations – ingrained in our culture from the top down

•To genuinely partner with our clients by focusing on creating value in precedence to the distribution of profit to our shareholders

•To build on our existing track record of proving that there is room to reset performance benchmarks in underground mining

•To leverage our agility as a private company to provide a fast, efficient and responsive service.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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