UG HEALTH SAFETY & TRAINING ADVISOR

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Training (HST) Advisor, to join our underground coal mining operation. Reporting to the Underground HST Superintendent, you will play a crucial role on maintaining and enhancing our safety culture and training standards. provide technical expertise, advice and coaching in all matters relating to health, safety and training in line with the companies Health and Safety management system, training framework and relevant legislation. 

About the Business

• Job security & long term stability with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
• Monday - Friday roster
• Live in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee - Wine Region

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa.  It has over 800 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Deliver expert technical guidance and coaching on health, safety, and training matters aligned with our Health and Safety Management System (HSMS), training framework, and legislative requirements
• Lead and coordinate site-wide health, safety, and training assurance activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement of the HST Management System
• Analyze safety data and prepare comprehensive reports for management
• Support the development and implementation of safety initiatives and training programs

Skills and Experience

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in implementing and reviewing Safety and Health Management Systems
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality technical reports

Desirable Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or Training
• Experience in return-to-work coordination
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Previous HST experience within heavy industry, particularly mining
• Understanding of underground coal mining operations and associated safety requirements

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants. 
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family.
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

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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