Senior Health & Safety Advisor

The Company

Cracow Gold Operations is an established underground gold mine located near the towns of Cracow and Theodore in central Queensland, and a short flight from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. It is 100% owned and operated by Aeris Resources and holds a significant tenement package over the Cracow goldfields.

Find out more about Cracow Gold Operations - Aeris Resources

We are Aeris

Aeris Resources is an ASX listed, mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Our copper-dominant portfolio is made up of two operating mines, a mine on care and maintenance, two advanced development projects and a highly prospective exploration portfolio.

We are producing, exploring, growing. Find out more about Aeris Resources

About the Role

Based at Cracow Gold Operations, reporting to the Sustainability Manager, you will play an integral part in our operation, supporting the effective application of all health, safety and training programs.

In your day to day, you will assist with ongoing safety education and working with site to drive positive safety outcomes and initiatives. You will be responsible for promoting awareness of Health and Safety Practices, investigating incidents and developing and maintaining the sites Safety and Health Management System

Key Responsibilities

• Support the effective application of all health, safety and training programs.
• Assist with ongoing safety education.
• Work with site to drive positive safety outcomes and initiatives.
• Promote awareness of Health and Safety Practices.
• Investigate incidents.
• Develop and maintain the site's Safety and Health Management System.

About You / Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an OHS Advisor or Safety Representative, preferably in underground mining or process plant operations.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an operational role in mining, minerals processing and/or similar industry.
• Experience in coordinating and/or leading delivery of and improving SHMS through a process of continuous improvement.
• Experience in engaging, influencing, coaching and mentoring all levels of operational personnel.
• Unrestricted Manual Drivers Licence.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Certificate IV in WHS
• Diploma in WH&S (or ability to obtain) - preferred
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
• PUAEM008 Provide Pain Management
• RIIWHS601D Establish & Maintain WHS Management System
• RIIRIS601E Establish and Maintain a Risk Management System
• BSBWHS419 Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes
• HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
• Mining Supervisory qualification G1,8,9 or S 1,2,3

What's On Offer / Benefits

• Permanent, full-time contract, working direct for the Mine Owner/Operator
• Competitive Salary Package: reviewed annually
• Short Term Incentive Program: reviewed annually
• Family friendly, lifestyle roster: 8/6 Days only
• Leave policies for everybody: swap public holidays, purchase additional leave, take career breaks and more
• Parental leave for all types of families
• Mental health support via Employee Assistance Program
• Partners with private health insurance, salary packaging options, travel services and more
• A stellar safety record: a culture of safety
• Respect for you: Workplace of Respect Policy

How to Apply

• Pre-employment medical and police check may be required as part of recruitment
• Only applicants with valid Australian working rights will be considered