Health, Safety & Environment (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Fitzroy Mining Operations is a new force in the Queensland metallurgical coal mining industry with a portfolio of existing operations and a pipeline of growth projects. In our short history, we have successfully reinvigorated operations at Carborough Downs underground mine, breathed new life into the Broadlea open cut and our next exciting venture is the Greenfields underground longwall and bord and pillar - Ironbark No.1.

Our employees are engaged, connected to our business, proud of what we have achieved, have conviction in one another and our potential. Innovative thinking and decisive leadership are the hallmarks of the company. We deliver a challenging and rewarding environment, and our success is built on the foundation of being a people business that mines coal. 

About the role 

Forming part of the Health, Safety and Risk Team, the Specialist - Health, Safety, Training and Risk Systems is responsible for maintaining and improvement of the Safety and Health management Systems (SHMS) at Fitzroy Australia Resources.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement and maintain health, safety, training and risk related system documentation (including technical writing as required).
• Maintain document control requirements for health, safety, training and risk related system documentation.
• Monitor health, safety, training and risk system documentation for currency and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of health, safety, training and risk information systems.
• Analyse and present health, safety, training and risk related data to support reporting requirements and operational decision making.
• Provide administrative support to the Fitzroy Australia Resources HSTR Team.
• Advise operational HST Team to support the continuous improvement of operational health, safety, training and risk related system documentation.
• Assist with the onboarding of corporate and operational HSTR personnel.
• Assist with incident investigations and the presentation of investigation findings.
• Develop, implement and maintain health, safety, training and risk related assurance activities.

Fitzroy Requirements – attitude is everything

Our workplace is dynamic and open to challenging thought and driving change. To be successful in this role you will have qualifications in a Safety related discipline and experience in underground coal mining is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with superior reasoning and problem-solving skills and excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Great salaries to attract and retain the right people
• Generous staff performance bonus 
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing
• Income protection insurance
• Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs

Our Philosophy

• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.
• We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

Got what it takes?

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills:

• Health and Safety Qld Coal Mining Supervisory Competencies and facilitate the risk management processes:
  • RIIRIS601 - Risk Management Qualification (G3) and/or
  • RIIRIS402 – Carry out the Risk Management Processes (G2) 
• Five years practical experience in safety and risk management systems in Coal Mining is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated practical experience in the application and maintenance of SHMS, Risk Management System, Investigation and incident management and relevant database usage (such as SharePoint, Pulse Vantage, Onsite Trackeasy and INX).
• Demonstrated document technical writing experience with document control.
• Tertiary Qualifications in Health and Safety, Law or Business Administration.
• Thorough knowledge of Coal Mining legislation and its application to the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS).
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety management systems, auditing and incident reporting and investigation. RIIWHS601 (G7) desired, along with ICAM Lead desirable.
• High level of safety metric data analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and standards.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills including stakeholder engagement and negotiation.

We are careful when selecting people to make sure that we get the right “fit” and that we select people who share our values and ambitions. If you think that you have the necessary qualifications, experience and passion and Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, apply now!

Applicants must already be based in Australia and an appointment will only be made when the right candidate has been found.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Documentation Specialist?

Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?

Do you have technical writing experience?

Do you have underground mining experience?

How many years' experience do you have as a Work Health and Safety Specialist?

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