Posted: 27 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
BMA is a world class business built on the strengths of BHP Billiton and Mitsubishi. Part of the world’s largest diversified resources company, we manage 9 mines and a port in Central Queensland.
Norwich Park Mine is a highly successful open cut mining operation with an unparalleled commitment to safety and environment. Our employees enjoy an ongoing learning environment, with a strong focus on work/life balance. Our vibrant town of Dysart providing quality services and facilities to enhance any lifestyle, whilst being only 250km west of Mackay and the Whitsunday Coast.
We are seeking a dynamic Safety & Health professional to join our HSE Department in an advisory capacity. The Safety & Health Advisor reports to the Safety & Health Superintendent and is a key member of the HSEC team.
The primary role of this position is hands-on aimed at coaching and mentoring the workforce at all levels within the organisation in the continuous minimisation of overall risk. To this end you will be expected to spend a large portion of your time in the field.
At a systems level you will be part of a team involved in the improvement of the HSEC Management System, and where necessary, the development of documentation which supports the system.
Duties and responsibilities may include but be not limited to:
• Management of workers’ compensation and rehabilitation
• Compliance audits against site rules and procedures
• Conducting safety and health education and training
• Facilitating safety meetings and risk minimisation programs
• Facilitating and conducting formal risk assessments
• Supporting accident investigations and facilitating icam
• Implementing sustainable corrective measures
• Provide coverage for other safety and health personnel
• Collating statistical information
You will have good communication and interpersonal skills, have the ability to influence and motivate and be able to maintain rapport with all levels of the workforce. This is a challenging role and will require an experienced person, preferably with tertiary qualifications in Safety and Health and open-cut mining experience. Having production skills and/or the preparedness and ability to acquire production skills in ensuring a good understanding of the risks faced by the organisation will be highly regarded.
Candidates will be required to pass a Coal Board Medical and Fitness for Work test. Subsidised housing is available in Dysart - a modern town of around 2200 residents with shops, primary and high schools, a hospital and all basic sporting facilities. Dysart is located approximately 280 km from Mackay and the Whitsunday Coast.
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