Risk Specialist

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 the 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 Blackwater Mine: 
Situated 73 kms south-east of Emerald, Blackwater is the second-largest open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin. This long-life operation began in 1967 and has grown to become one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere, with a strike length of approximately 70 kms. Blackwater extracts high quality metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market using 7 draglines with associated truck/shovel prestrip and coal mining. 

About the Role 

Whitehaven Coal have a new exciting opportunity in our Health & Safety team for a Risk Specialist. The role is responsible for leading, developing and monitoring Whitehaven Coal’s (Blackwater Mine) processes for risk management.

What You’ll Do 

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

• Develop and implement risk management activities to identify hazards and evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of risk control measures, including the identification and implementation of site and business wide solutions to improve control effectiveness.
• Monitor the effectiveness of Whitehaven Coal (Blackwater Mine) Risk Management Program, identifying and delivering activities, initiatives, and programs to improve critical control effectiveness and improve the programs maturity.
• Develop and implement procedures and supporting tools that meet business requirements and comply with relevant legislation and standards.
• Conduct inspection, performance & compliance activities along with analysis of Health & Safety systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, document, implement and manage risk processes, including strategies, plans, assessments, risk registers and reporting

What You’ll Bring 

• Mining industry experience (highly desirable), with proven experience in the development and implementation of risk management systems and processes (essential)
• Proven experience in the provision of advice as the subject matter expert on risk related legislative, business, and site requirements.
• Ability to work within a team providing a customer-focused advisory service.
• Proficient computer skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Possess or the ability to obtain Coal Board Medical, Standard 11 and RIIRIS402E Carry Out the Risk Management Process.

Why Whitehaven Coal? 

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

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 InitiativeEmployer. 

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

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