Health, Safety And Environmental Specialist

Job details

• FIFO from Brisbane
• 2/1 Roster
• Join a high performing projects team

About the Client

Our client operates a major bauxite mining and alumina refining operation in the Northern Territory, producing and exporting high-quality resources while supporting regional communities and long-term supply.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to support large-scale project works in the Northern Territory on a FIFO basis from Brisbane.

In this role, you will provide technical HSE advice to project teams and contracting partners, ensuring compliance with regulatory and project requirements. You will play a key role in driving safety performance, implementing assurance activities, and fostering a strong safety culture across site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical HSE advice to project teams and contractors
• Translate project HSE requirements into contractor management plans and documentation
• Promote and embed risk management best practices across planning and execution
• Conduct site-based safety activities including toolbox talks, pre-starts and interactions
• Lead or facilitate incident investigations (ICAM, TapRoot, Essential Factors)
• Deliver coaching and mentoring to teams and contractors
• Drive HSE assurance activities to verify compliance and effectiveness of controls
• Support continuous improvement of safety systems and performance

About You

• Minimum 10+ years experience in HSE roles on large-scale FIFO construction or mining projects
• Experience across structural, mechanical, bulk earthworks or mining environments
• Strong knowledge of HSE systems, compliance, and assurance processes
• Experience leading investigations using ICAM, TapRoot or similar methodologies
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and influence teams on safety performance
• Experience working in remote or complex environments (Indigenous/community exposure highly regarded)
• Strong reporting and systems skills across Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint)
• Ability to facilitate high-level risk assessments (e.g. CRAWs)
• Valid Drivers Licence

Qualifications:

• Advanced Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
• Investigation training (ICAM, TapRoot, Essential Factors or similar)
• Auditing qualifications (highly regarded)
• TAE40116 (desirable)
• Workers Compensation training (NT experience or willingness to obtain)

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Georgia Guy on(08) 6462 1147 or Georgia.Guy@workpac.com quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20268043

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.