Advisor - Risk and Assurance
Job no: 500433
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Dugald River Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.
We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production, and value.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
Dugald River mine is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.
The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.
Dugald River employs around 850 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis.
Advisor – Risk and Assurance
This site-based role, reporting to the Superintendent – Risk and Assurance, is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and updating the site’s operational risk profile. It involves identifying hazards across operations through safety system analysis, field discussions, and audits. The role ensures that the site’s risk management process aligns with industry standards and adapts to the evolving needs of the operation.
Offered on an 8/6 roster; drive in drive out (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mt Isa or fly in fly out, (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane.
Qualifications, skills & competencies
- 5 years or more experience in underground hard rock mining or surface flotation processing.
- Sound understanding of risk management systems and processes in line with ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard
- Ability to think strategically and act operationally while building strong, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the QLD Mining & Quarrying Safety and Health Act (1999) and Regulations (2017).
- Knowledge of ICMM Critical Control design guidelines and their implementation in mining operations.
- Desirable - G2 RIIRIS402E Carry out the risk management process.
- Desirable - Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the update and maintenance of the site risk management process – managing Bowtie and critical control updates - through collaboration with risk advisors, operational teams, and control/risk owners.
- Supporting and tracking the verification activities required from the critical control designs.
- Conduct quality assurance of the risk management process through field engagement, task alignment, and review of risk documentation and procedures.
- Communicate the risk management process across the site, to ensure all levels of work understand the critical control/s related to their specific tasks.
What we offer
Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous local allowances for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry and Mt Isa.
On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool and gym facilities.
MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa
- Gym/PCYC membership
- Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
- Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
- Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents
MMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package.
We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
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