Advisor - Safety and Risk

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Advisor – Safety, Health and Risk, the Safety & Risk Advisor is responsible for supporting a proactive safety culture across the Ernest Henry operation. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, drive continuous improvement, and positively influence safe behaviours on site.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading risk assessments, incident investigations (including ICAMs), and internal audits
• Building strong relationships across departments and mentoring supervisors and workers in the field
• Delivering engaging safety training and supporting return-to-work processes
• Ensuring accurate reporting and analysis of safety performance data to support informed decision-making

About you

We are looking for applicants with the following attributes, skills and experience:

• A Diploma or higher in WHS with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in mining or similar high‑risk industries
• Strong capability in risk management, audits, and ICAM investigations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems (INX experience highly regarded)
• Ability to develop WHS documentation and procedures that support compliance and engagement
• High‑risk work licences (highly regarded)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence safe behaviours in operational environments

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.

At Ernest Henry

At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition programs, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.

At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly‑in/fly‑out (FIFO) roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns or a drive‑in/drive‑out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top‑class camp, or live local in the close‑knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.

This roster is 8/6 and a 12‑hour day.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here.