Health and Safety Advisor
Job no: 500441
Work type: Limited Tenure / Fixed Term
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 our clients around the world since 2017.
In April 2023, our commitment to a sustainable future saw the beginning of the Dugald River Solar Farm operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33%; this is just the start of our renewable energy transition.
Health and Safety Advisor
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our SHEC team at MMG Dugald River operations, on a 12-month contract with potential for extension. Reporting to the Superintendent – Health and Safety, you will be responsible for the delivery of Safety and Health activities onsite.
The role is available on a drive out basis (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mount Isa, or a fly in fly out basis (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane. The roster is eight days on and six days off (8/6).
Qualifications, Competencies & knowledge highly desired;
- Qualifications in a relevant Health and Safety discipline, (minimum Certificate IV in WHS).
- Mining Industry Supervisor S123 and demonstrated experience in implementing and managing Health and Safety Management Systems.
- Knowledge and application of Queensland Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Acts and Regulations.
- Experience as Lead Investigator (ICAM) is desirable.
- Manual Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated experience in similar roles with strong stakeholder relationship skills and a high level of understanding of Microsoft Office and SAP is desirable.
Some of your key responsibilities will include;
- Provide expertise to enhance onsite culture around safety, health, hygiene, and emergency response.
- Monitor and report on health and safety regulations, licenses, and standards.
- Conduct hygiene monitoring per site procedures.
- Implement health and safety management plans.
- Support safe work delivery and team/supervisor safety accountabilities.
- Drive safety, health, hygiene, and emergency response improvement projects.
- Maintain health and safety data and ensure proper reporting and verification.
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 the local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. We offer relocation assistance to approved commute locations when necessary, and an attractive incentive is available for employees who reside in or relocate to Cloncurry township. MMG actively supports local communities and encourages applications from individuals of Kalkadoon heritage and other local Indigenous backgrounds.
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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