At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety compliance and conduct site inspections in the mining sector.
- Company: Join a leading mining company committed to safety and health.
- Benefits: FIFO roster, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and safety improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace safety and health management.
- Qualifications: 3+ years HSE experience and Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
About the role
Reporting to the site leadership team, you’ll help maintain an effective Safety and Health Management System, ensuring compliance with Queensland mining legislation, company procedures and client requirements. Working an 8/6 roster, FIFO from Rockhampton or Townsville, your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments
- Leading incident and near-miss investigations using ICAM or similar methodologies
- Promoting hazard reporting, Take 5s, JRAs and effective risk management practices
- Supporting toolbox talks, pre-starts, workforce training and safety communications
- Monitoring compliance with site safety procedures, legislative requirements and training standards
- Identifying improvement opportunities and working with operational teams to strengthen safety performance
About you
You’ll be a proactive safety professional with strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse operational workforce. To be successful, you’ll have:
- Minimum 3 years’ practical HSE experience in mining, civil or earthmoving operations
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent
- Sound knowledge of the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation
- Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing risk controls
- Relevant risk management and safety investigation competencies
- Strong reporting, record management and Microsoft Office skills
- Current Australian Class C driver’s licence
Safety Advisor in Clermont employer: MacKellar Group
MacKellar is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and genuine career development opportunities in a supportive work culture. Based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, employees enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the maintenance of a diverse fleet of heavy mining equipment across multiple operations.
