Safety Advisor

About us

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organsation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

The Safety Advisor is accountable for ensuring the safety and health of employees through the delivery of professional safety services, promotion, and management of the Mine Safety Management System and the delivery in a timely and professional manner in regard to health and safety related matters.

We have a permanent full-time position and a 12-month fixed term position, both at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain the Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Assist frontline leaders in developing Health and Safety knowledge.
• Review and moderate incidents
• Coaching all workforce on safety management
• Maintain INX database
• Conduct general workplace inspections
• Follow up on actions recorded in INX
• Interface with internal and external parties, such as Contractor Representatives, Shutdowns, Projects Team, LGIRS.
• Coaching Operational leads on Quality Interactions: MCC, CCV, PTO, FI
• Conduct Health and Safety audits
• Facilitate risk assessments
• Support Health and Safety Initiatives and improve safety management processes, such as Investigation Quality Improvements, high-risk certificates, permit to work and hazard reporting
• Coach personnel on safety tools such as Take 5’s, Job Hazard Analysis’, and area inspections.
• Assist in presenting relevant Health and Safety training packages for use across the site.
• Participate in Prestart and Information (PSI) meetings, Health and Safety representative committee (HSRs) meetings and Toolbox meetings.
• Support the implementation of Health and Safety practices and initiatives on site to achieve Health and Safety objectives and targets.
• Facilitate incident investigations, ensuring investigations are completed to a quality that identifies contributing factors and puts corrective actions in place to prevent recurrence.
• Assist in applying and reviewing risk management processes effectively and consistently.
• Attend site inductions as required.
• Prepare health and safety data for various meetings.
• Any other duties as directed by site Health and Safety Superintendent or Health and Safety Ops Manager.

About you

• Minimum Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in an operational safety role
• Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes.
• Advanced PC skills and computer literacy i.e. Microsoft applications mainly excel/word
• Experience in Incident Investigation (ICAM certification - Essential Factors preferred)
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and the environment.

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.