Health & Safety Manager - Mining
Our Company:
Co specialises in recruitment for the Mining, Construction & Engineering industries on a regional and national basis. Whilst we would classify ourselves as a boutique consultancy, we are now one of the largest Mining, Construction and Engineering specialists in Australia and with an ever increasing profile; we have made a big impact on the market.
Throughout Mining co specialises in placing Open Cut Examiners, Mining Engineers, Drill & Blast Engineers, Geologists, Planners, Superintendents, Senior Production staff and Commercial Managers into the Coal Industry. We are trained to understand each position so we may effectively place you in the correct job that's right for you.
Company, Position & Specification:
Our client is one of Australia's leading Mining operators throughout New South Wales & Queensland. This quality company has excellent staff retention and develops their skills through training and internal promotion. To attract the best talent they offer employees excellent packages, good work/life balance and top end perks.
This position is primarily responsible for providing direction and leadership in the establishment and implementation of consistent, compliant and leading practice Owner Operated Site Safety & Health Management Systems, strategies and programs to achieve our clients Safety and Health objectives for the transition project.
Other responsibilities for this role include:
Analyse, understand and communicate existing and emerging risks and trends in performance; provide governance and oversee compliance to regulations to ensure adherence with the Owner's Health and Safety Management Policy and Plans;
Provide Safety, Health & Training functional advice to all areas of the OOIT;
In conjunction with corporate safety & health improve the suite of safety & health standards;
Support the establishment of Safety, Health & Training processes and programs on project sites;
Evaluate bidders' safety performance and where applicable review contractors' safety management plans;
Establish appropriate site functional SH&T structures;
Mentor transition team and site management in safety leadership behaviour and ensure they have capability to undertake effective safety interactions; and,
Develop site safety, health & training indicators, reports and trending systems in line with corporate requirements.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety or relevant discipline;
Minimum 5 years experience in safety or line management, within the coal industry;
A detailed working knowledge of the relevant NSW and QLD health & safety legislation; and,
A high level of energy, passion with interpersonal skills and leadership ability.
