Specialist Safety

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.

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Safety Specialist (Process) to join the Whitehaven Coal family.  Reporting to the Health safety Superintendent, the Safety Specialist will support risk management, event classification, auditing and coaching teh site's operational entities regarding rish assessment, control and event management. 

What You'll Do 
 

• Engage in the development and implementation of risk, health and wellbeing promotional strategies including facilitating prevention/control activities and/or programs.
• Monitor and report on all S&H performance data, with a focus on automation of reports / dashboards for efficient communication of key information to the frontline.
• Support operational areas on the appropriate use of measures, metrics, and analytical tools to enhance safety reporting, incident investigation and incident management.
• Develop, monitor and distribute reports on key safety and health measures (e.g., safety interactions, corrective and preventative action, etc) from the site access system.
• Support and monitor training in the use of the safety and health reporting system (WHC360)
• Monitor and support site leaders in systems use, data reporting and event classification
• Perform duties as a site administrator / key contact for the WHC360 system.
• Roster is 5:2
   

What You'll Bring: 

• Formal qualification in Safety (Diploma/ Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent)
• At least 5 years’ experience in safety, preferably in a mining environment
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting and systems (Isometrix) with a focus on automation of reports/dashboards
• ICAM/Investigation facilitation support
• Sound knowledge and application of Safety & Health practices.
• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures and the important role of consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values

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.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.