Specialist Site Systems | Compliance and Assurance

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 
 

Whitehaven Coal have a new exciting opportunity in our Health & Safety team for a Compliance Specialist. The role is responsible for supporting the mine in coordinating, improving and governing the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) through the use of Compliance activities, systems and processes.

What You’ll Do 

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

• 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 and business or industry wide initiatives.
• Promote a culture of compliance amongst all levels of the business and with external stakeholders
• Coordinate of the assurance schedule across site
• Monitoring and reporting site assurance activities
• Supporting the Site Systems and Health and Safety programs and initiates
• Engaging key stakeholders across the site
• Conduct inspection, performance & compliance activities along with analysis of Health & Safety systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, maintain and govern requirements for the site’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS).
• 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 
 

• Experience in a similar role in mining operations or similar industry and a strong understanding of QLD Coal Mining Legislation.
• Relevant HSE / auditing qualifications
• Have a strong demonstrated skill in complex and intermediate database management
• Strong stakeholder engagement across all levels on mine site.
• Experience in the coordination of compliance and assurance activities and programs
• Accurate record keeping with attention to detail and the ability to work in a team environment,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant qualifications in Safety, Law, Risk Management, or a related field are preferred.

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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