Health & Safety Advisor

Country/Region:  AU
State:  WA
City:  Perth
Job ID:  17604

Health & Safety Advisor

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

 

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

 

Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent this role is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and coaching of Safety Management Systems to ensure continual improvement in a dynamic mining operations environment. Key to the success of this position will be the ability to develop good interpersonal relationships with workers on all levels of the operation and the organisation, furthermore Personal commitment, competence, consistency, reliability, and a practical approach are crucial elements of this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to deliver HSES strategic objectives and improve safety performance.
  • Coach and mentor leaders and teams to build safety capability, compliance, and proactive risk management.
  • Support incident investigations and the effective use of Fortescue's Incident Management System (BMS).
  • Participate in contractor management audits and the implementation of the Major Hazard Program.
  • Develop and deliver health and safety initiatives, communications, and promotional materials.
  • Build strong relationships with operational leaders, consultants, and government agencies to support safety outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

  • 2 years minimum experience demonstrated substantial Safety Advisor experience in an operational environment
  • Relevant Occupational Health & Safety qualifications - Cert IV WHS/ Diploma
  • Demonstrated high motivation and output under minimal supervision
  • Safety Auditing qualification (Lead Auditor) (not essential) and an awareness of WHS legislation
  • Experience in data analysis, trending and reporting
  • Demonstrated experience in ICAM investigations
  • Experience in risk management
  • Current "C" Class Western Australian Driver's License or equivalent
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About Us

 

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

 

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.