Health & Safety Advisor

Job No: KAR2078
Location: Perth

Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company formed as a joint venture with Gindalbie Metals Limited. Ansteel is one of the largest iron ore producers and steel makers in China. Located 200km south-east of Geraldton, Western Australia, Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers.

  • We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
  • Family friendly rosters giving you more time at home and less time travelling
  • Being closer to Perth the mid-west offers a more temperate climate than the Pilbara region
  • Airport parking for FIFO employees

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to become a part of our on-site Health, Safety & Training team. The Advisor will play a key role in fostering a positive health and safety culture within the workplace by working closely with Managers and employees to ensure the health and safety management system is clearly understood and uniformly applied across the site.

Additionally, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing protective and preventative safety measures, ensuring compliance with company policies and legislative requirements, with support from the Health & Safety Advisor.

This position operates on an 8 days on 6 days off roster flying out from Perth.

To be successful in the role, the following is essential:

  • A Diploma in Work Health and Safety
  • Experience in Incident Investigation Techniques (ICAM, TapRoot and/or 8 Steps / Essential Factors)
  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation particularly Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Regulations 2022
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role in the resource sector
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook), INX (desirable) and other applicable software programs

Key Duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Carry out assigned tasks to support the development and implementation of projects from the annual Health, Safety, and Training strategic plan  
  • Support the application of Karara’s risk management processes, including risk assessments at individual, group, and organizational levels  
  • Coach, mentor, advise, and review incident investigations; support the tracking of preventative and corrective actions through to completion  
  • Maintain the integrity of data in the Karara Incident Management database (INX)  Conduct data analysis to identify trends and inform health and safety improvement initiatives  
  • Assist in planning and implementing health and safety improvement initiatives  
  • Provide specialist advice and support regarding relevant health and safety legislation and Karara’s safety policies and procedures  
  • Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and other health and safety training programs as required  
  • Support Karara’s hygiene monitoring program by conducting atmospheric contaminant sampling and calibrating sampling equipment  
  • Complete health and safety audits and inspections according to Karara’s compliance monitoring program; prepare reports clearly outlining findings, non-compliances, and opportunities for improvement
  • Identify practical solutions to health and safety issues or problems  
  • Ensure all meetings, reports, and tasks are completed promptly in accordance with the Health, Safety, and Training management schedule

What we offer

  • A permanent position working directly for Karara Mining Limited
  • Attractive salary
  • Short term incentive plan (Bonus)
  • On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
  • The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

Camp Facilities:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation - permanent rooms (no motelling)
  • 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing
  • High quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options)
  • Large fully equipped gym facility
  • Eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, swimming pool, tennis, cricket facilities
  • Village shop and supporting amenities

 

To learn more about, please visit www.kararamining.com.au

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About Us

Located 200 km south-east of Geraldton in the Shire of Perenjori, Western Australia Karara has an expected mine life of 30+ years. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks. As part of the logistics network Karara owns and operates 80km of railway between Tilley Junction and the Karara mine site, linking the Karara Export Terminal at the Port of Geraldton, able to handle up to 16 Mtpa of export product from a dedicated berth, with associated rail and train unloading infrastructure.