Compliance Risk

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the acquisition of Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About the Role

Whitehaven Coal have a new exciting opportunity in our Health, Safety, Systems, Contracts and Training team at Blackwater Mine for a Compliance and Assurance Specialist. The role is responsible for supporting the mine in coordinating and governing the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) through monitoring compliance to regulatory and corporate requirements and identifying opportunities for continual improvement.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Site Systems Superintendent, the responsibilities of this role include: 

• Promote a culture of compliance amongst all levels of the business and with external stakeholders. Coach and engage stakeholders across the site to achieve compliance and best practice.
• Maintain and monitor the safety and health management system to achieve compliance with Coal Mine Safety and Health Act and Regulations, Recognised Standards, Qld Guidance Notes and other relevant legislation, industry and Australian standards.
• Lead audit and compliance activities to ensure compliance and adherence to the site health and safety management system and ensure its effectiveness including the identification and implementation of site or business wide initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate assurance schedule across site.
• Contribute to the development of Site Systems annual priorities and complete projects to achieve department KPIs.  
• Conduct inspection, performance & compliance activities along with analysis of Health & Safety systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical support to applicable SHMS access systems which support Coal Mine Workers (CMW’s).
• Lead and participate in audits (internal and external) and provide guidance on safety systems and/or risk management related matters.

What You’ll Bring

• Mining industry experience (highly desirable), with proven experience in similar role and a strong understanding of QLD Coal Mining Legislation (essential).
• Relevant HSE / auditing qualifications (highly desirable).
• Experience in the coordination of compliance and assurance activities and programs.
• Demonstrated skill in health and safety database management.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement across all levels on mine site.
• Proficient computer skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work within a team providing a customer-focused advisory service.
• Relevant qualifications in Health & Safety, Law, Risk Management, or a related field are preferred.
• Hold or be able to obtain Coal Board Medical, Standard 11 (essential) and RIIRIS402 Carry Out the Risk Management Process (desirable).

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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