Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Cobar

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak. We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Join Peak Gold Mines as a Senior Health & Safety Advisor, where you'll play a key role in strengthening our safety culture, driving compliance and supporting continuous improvement across site operations. Partnering with leaders and frontline teams, you'll deliver proactive safety initiatives, lead risk assessments and incident investigations, and help build a high-performing workforce where safety comes first.

Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)

Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW

Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance. DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance. FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on the implementation of WHS systems, policies, plans and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate requirements.
• Facilitate risk assessments, ICAM incident investigations, workplace inspections and safety audits, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Monitor contractor incident reporting and maintain accurate records in INX, while tracking action close-outs through the InControl database.
• Deliver safety training and promote the effective use of TAKE 5, JSAs, PTOs and Safety Interactions, monitoring compliance and identifying trends.
• Analyse safety performance, prepare reports for the WHS Superintendent, and communicate relevant hazards, risks and safety information across the workforce.
• Support rehabilitation, injury management, workers compensation, Mines Rescue coordination and emergency response readiness across site.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS).
• ICAM training and relevant competency units in risk management, safety investigations and workplace communication: RIIRI301, RIIWHS301 and RIICOM301.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE4011 as specified).
• Current, unrestricted Manual C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, incident investigation and safety systems within an operational environment.
• Certificate III in Mines Emergency Response and Rescue is desirable.

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What we offer

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs.
• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options.
• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits.
• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways.

Our recruitment process is committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What to expect

• Application review – we assess applications as they are received.
• Initial screen – a short call with our HR team.
• Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative.
• Work-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing.
• Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate.

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.