Health, Safety & Training Advisor - Gunnedah Open Cuts

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About This Role
The Gunnedah Open Cuts Health, Safety & Training Advisor is responsible for promoting a positive health and safety culture, whilst working with other sites and departments to maintain the required level of compliance across all work areas.

The ideal candidate will enjoy the flexibility of a 9-day fortnight roster and either reside in the Gunnedah Region or be open to relocating to the area.

What You’ll Do

• Comply with implemented Business Plan KPIs, Health, Safety and Training Management Systems, Management Plans, Legislative requirements and any reasonable instructions given contributing to the Gunnedah Open Cut Operations goals
• Assist the Health Safety and Training Superintendent develop and implement internal health and safety strategies, plans and policies necessary to optimise business performance and compliance
• Support operations management in their accountability for legislative obligations and WHS Management System compliance requirements
• Working collaboratively with work areas in conducting work area inspections, in-field task observations and verifying critical control effectiveness | Participating in site WHS Committee meetings, work area pre-start meetings and toolbox meetings
• Promoting a positive organisational culture that empowers involvement in WHST matters and the pro-active reduction of risks | Providing advice, support and coaching to site personnel as required

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of NSW WH&S Legislation and statutory requirements
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment | Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Experience in the Mining Industry
• Experience with WHC360, Onsite, and SharePoint (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a dynamic workload within given timeframes

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• $1,000 Company Shares
• $4,000 Referral Bonus
• Retail Discounts via Whitehaven Connects
• Relocation Packages Available
• 5wks Paid Annual Leave
• Employee Recognition Rewards (STRIVE Awards)

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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