Advisor, Health and Safety
Newmont · Boddington
Workplace Type: Onsite
About Newmont
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located approximately 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington. As one of Australia's largest gold producers and a global leader in mining innovation, Boddington was the world's first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System. As a drive-in, drive-out operation, our people enjoy an outstanding lifestyle in Western Australia's South West while working with industry-leading technology and a culture focused on safety, continuous improvement and sustainability.
Your Role – Advisor, Health & Safety
As an Advisor, Health & Safety, you will play an important role in supporting Newmont's commitment to an Always Safe workplace. Working closely with operational leaders, employees and contractors, you will provide practical health and safety guidance, facilitate risk management activities and help drive continuous improvement across site.
You will be a visible safety leader, influencing positive behaviours and ensuring our workforce has the tools, knowledge and support required to work safely every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field inspections, safety interactions and workplace audits to identify hazards and support effective risk management.
- Deliver safety coaching, mentoring and training to site personnel and leaders.
- Facilitate and support risk assessments, event reporting processes and incident investigations, including root cause analysis methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with Newmont safety standards, procedures and legislative requirements.
- Collaborate with operational teams on fatality risk management programs, injury prevention initiatives and health and wellbeing activities.
- Support frontline leaders to improve safety performance, workforce engagement and risk ownership.
- Coordinate occupational health and safety representative programs and related site initiatives.
- Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety Management Systems.
- Support assurance, verification and compliance activities across site.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or similar role within mining, heavy industry, resources or a high-risk operational environment.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management principles and incident investigation processes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Experience facilitating safety training, coaching and workforce engagement programs.
- A proactive approach to hazard identification, problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualification (preferred).
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
Work Environment & Benefits
This opportunity is offered on a 5/2, 4/3 residential/DIDO roster based at our Boddington operation.
Working at Boddington provides the opportunity to build your career with a global mining leader while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Western Australia's South West. In return for your contribution, you will be rewarded with:
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Annual performance incentive opportunities.
- Health, wellness and employee assistance programs.
- Career development and internal growth opportunities across Newmont's global operations.
- An inclusive and supportive workplace committed to safety, diversity and continuous improvement.
Ready to Apply?
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.
Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont
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