Senior Health and Safety Advisor
Queensland, Australia
NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer operating locally in Northern QLD Since 2009. Southwest of Townsville, the Pajingo mine is around 50km from Charters Towers and currently employs around 250 people to run the underground mining and ore processing operations. Charters Towers is close to Townsville and the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, offering the charms of regional living with the added bonus of a Capital City close by.
Pajingo Gold Mine is currently seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor for our mine in Charters Towers. The Senior Health and Safety Advisor reports to the Health and Safety Superintendent, and the primary role is to maintain the Mine Health and Safety Management Plan focusing on risk management awareness and compliance. This will be a permanent role on a 8/6 roster FIFO or DIDO with meals and accommodation provided.
About the role:
- Ensure you act in accordance with the site Mine Health and Safety Management Plan requirements and those of the Company.
- Review site risk management documentation incorporating legislative requirements, Company objectives, standards, policies and the capture of risk mitigation control measures.
- Promote the Critical Risk Management Program across site including training, system access, system reporting and trends.
- Reporting and analysis of all critical risk data to support site compliance and KPI's.
- Monitor quality of site Critical Risk Management activities including the scheduling Verifications and Supervisor coaching.
- Review the site Principal Mining Hazard Management Plans and report on compliance to each applicable Principal Mining Hazards.
- Conduct training as required.
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and workplace inspections across the business
- Investigate events and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Oversee the implementation of health and safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement in safety performance
About you:
- Recognised Tertiary Qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety.
- APHRA Certification is desirable
- Current Manual Drivers Licence.
- Minimum of 3 years in a Senior Health & Safety Advisor or similar role.
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
- Detailed working knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations.
Culture and Benefits
With a strong growth strategy in place in a progressive, vibrant culture where your skills can truly make a difference, this is a great opportunity to join the growing Safety team at our Pajingo operations and to play a role in developing a culture of excellence that motivates and inspires those around you.
Please Note: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must have the right to work and reside in Australia.
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