Health and Safety Officer

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Health and Safety Officer

Oaky Creek Coal Complex

Tieri, Queensland

Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore Managed Operation, produces high-quality export coking coal. We are a large, dynamic mine with a proven track record. We’re professional, take personal ownership, and we’re committed to providing exceptional outcomes, all while delivering safe coal. At Oaky, we know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes flexibility and teamwork and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, an exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Health and Safety Officer to join the team at Oaky Creek Coal Complex.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Support basic and intermediate incident management process and statutory reporting and obligations
• Support the Health and Safety Superintendent and Health and Hygiene Coordinator in health and safety programs and initiatives
• Support key stakeholders in health and safety targeted visible leadership programs and conduct target visible leadership activities for both underground and surface operations
• Advise key stakeholders in GCAA and QLD Coal Mining Legislative compliance and safety processes.
• Supporting injury management and occupational hygiene across the complex under the direction of the Health and Hygiene Coordinator.

About you:

• Experience (Minimum 2 years) in a similar role in underground or surface mining operations or similar industry and a strong understanding of QLD Coal Mining Legislation.
• Relevant HSE qualifications (minimum of Cert IV and experience in ICAM methodology)
• Have demonstrated skills in complex and intermediate incident investigations, high potential incidents and incident database management
• Experience in risk management and risk assessment processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across all levels on mine sites
• Accurate record keeping with attention to detail and ability to work autonomously
• Injury management experience desirable

Just as importantly, we’ve worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Highly competitive mining salary plus annual short-term performance bonus
• 6 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes of any industry in the country
• Generously subsidised housing, or permanently allocated camp accommodation
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice flights and/or enter into a novated lease vehicle arrangement
• Private Health or Salary Continuance reimbursement up to $3,500
• Active Lifestyle reimbursement for local amenities
• Years of service awards and Christmas gifts
• Town events and yearly Christmas parties 
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $600
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to the whole family
• Provision for education assistance if you are wanting to further your studies down the track

This is an 8 days on/6 days off rostered position.

The local town of Tieri has an exceptional standard of living and a vast array of facilities for adults and children. Visit www.tieri.com.au to see what it’s really like to live and work in this top little town.

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.

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