SHMS Specialist

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s coal mining industry! With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

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 for a Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) Specialist. The role is responsible for coordinating the maintenance of the SHMS to meet the requirements of Qld coal mining legislation, identifying opportunities to enhance the accessibility of the SHMS for coal mine workers and aligning the structure of the SHMS to ISO 45001: Occupational health and safety management systems.

What You’ll Do:

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

• Lead activities to develop and implement the safety and health management system and ensure its effectiveness including the identification and implementation of site or business wide initiatives.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures and supporting procedures and 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 and implement processes for the review and update of the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS).
• Contribute to the development of Site Systems annual priorities and complete projects to achieve department KPIs. 
• Provide technical support to applicable SHMS access systems which support Coal Mine Workers (CMW’s).
• Identify and lead initiatives to bridge any identified gaps, facilitate change and embed new systems to support the continuous improvement of the SHMS.
• 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 with proven experience in the development and implementation of safety and health management systems and processes.
• Proven experience in the provision of advice as the subject matter expert on health & safety-related legislative, business, and site requirements.
• Demonstrated skill in health and safety database management.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement across all levels on mine site.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work within a team providing a customer-focused advisory service.
• Proficient computer skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• 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 RIIRIS402E 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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