BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is Australia's largest coal miner and exporter, and the world's largest supplier to the seaborne coking coal market. BMA is part of the world's largest diversified resources company managing seven mines and a port in Central Queensland.

Gregory Crinum Mine, positioned 30 minutes outside of Emerald, consists of an open cut and underground coal operation. Our employees reside in Emerald, a modern town of approximately 14,000 people supported by a mix of industries including Tourism, Agriculture and Mining. Emerald is an ideal town for most people, providing a variety of social activities such as Horse Racing Carnivals and Festivals scheduled throughout the year, as well as range of bars, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and shopping centres. With the Fairbairn Dam only 15 minutes away, you can spend weekends boating, jet skiing, fishing or enjoying the barbecues and leisure areas by the water. 

Gregory Crinum Mine has an opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified Safety Advisor to join our on-site HSEC team.  Reporting to the Safety Manager, you'll play a key role ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and BMA standards, identifying opportunities to enhance achievement of zero harm and coaching departments in adherence to the HSEC management system.

This role will lead interactions and coordinate sites activity relating to the Mines Rescue team and Service, your previous experience and existing relationships with QMRS professionals in the QLD coal industry will be very highly regarded.  

Your key accountabilities include:

•  Internal compliance and performance auditing of HSEC performance

•  Supporting and implementing BMA HSEC improvement initiatives

•  Support Department leaders in compliance to BMA and statutory procedures

•  Representing the Safety department in key site production meetings when required

•  Internal and external coordination of Mines Rescue Service members and activity

The successful candidate will require:

•  A strong focus on Zero Harm leadership and continuous improvement

•  Relevant Industry qualifications and experience

•  Experience in operational safety management systems

•  Solid experience with  Mines Rescue Service team coordination

•  A hands on leadership style

•  Excellent negotiation and facilitation abilities

•  Above average communication in interpersonal skills

•  Candidates with a military background containing relevant exposure to safety management and rescue services are encouraged to apply. 

This is a staff BMA position and as such attracts the benefits gained by working for the world's largest mining group. Packages include a competitive salary and conditions, including relocation package (if required), performance bonus, employee share plan scheme and subsidised housing in Emerald, plus a long list of other employee benefits