Senior HST Advisor
Location: Blackwater QLD 4717
Site based role on a 5/2 roster
About the Business
Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based outside of Blackwater QLD, which is only 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our employees and leadership talent throughout our operations.
Yancoal Australia is Australia's largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations.
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team and are experienced with Health, Safety and Training functions within the Mining industry, we would love to hear from you!
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
The Senior HST Advisor will be responsible for supporting all departments in encouraging a safe work environment for all employees and contractors on site.
They will ensure Yarrabee’s obligations to our people and to the legislative framework are met with a primary focus on the SHMS. Furthermore, this position is to assist the Health Safety and Training (HST) Superintendent to deliver the transactional and tactical actions of the HST team.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills
- A well organised & structured approach to work
- Excellent planning and project management skills
- Be a dedicated team player with a passion for HST management
- Able to deal with multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexible approach in working hours to meet variable workloads
- Project management skills and ability to deliver quality within set timeframes
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including strong dispute resolution skills.
- Capable of engaging effectively with individuals at all organizational levels
- Able to source information and provide competent advice
Knowledge & Experience
- Working knowledge of the Queensland Coal Mining Safety & Health legislation and Workplace Health and Safety legislation
- Experienced with Information Technology systems (i.e. SAP, Intelex)
- Previous experience working within a safety role preferably within the Coal Mining Industry (surface) providing safety leadership and technical support across multiple departments
- Leading, coordinating, implementing and maintaining HST policies and procedures
- Monitoring, reporting and identifying HST matters and assist with the continuous improvement of these coordinating inductions, audits, inspections and incident investigations and proposing new systems of work or equipment by assessing the applicability of suitable programs to enhance performance
- Demonstrated experience in building relationships with regulatory bodies and senior personnel in relation to health, safety culture, safety systems compliance and associated matters
- Experienced in conducting incident investigations, analysis and supporting supervisors to continuously improve investigation outcomes
- Facilitation of risk assessments and update of current procedures and processes
In addition to the above, the successful candidate ideally would have the following qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Diploma in OHS or relevant discipline
- At least 5 years experience in Coal Mining (QLD Surface)
- Mine Site Safety Supervisor qualifications (S1S2S3, G2 RIIRIS402E) ICAM Lead Investigator/Facilitator
- BSB50920 - Diploma in Quality Auditing
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- Salary continuance and life insurance
- 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
- Subsidised private health insurance
- Study assistance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to financial education and banking discounts
- Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
- Service recognition rewards
- Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.
If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.
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