Specialist Site Systems | HSE Risk Analysis

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.

Support the Risk function across Whitehaven's Blackwater Mine site and ensure the high standard of HSE are maintained and promoted while you support HSE performance and risk governance through engagement and planning.   

What you will do 
 

• ensure the WHC Risk Framework supports the growing organisation and seek to develop the organisations maturity in risk management and decision making
• lead the maintenance and improvement of the company approach to HSE, operational and business risk management
• develop the capability approach to risk management across the company and the coaching of risk and control owners in HSE risk verification and assessment
• directly support improved HSE performance and risk governance through engagement in the planning cycle
• undertake corporate risk reporting & analytics

What you will need 

• Tertiary qualifications in Risk, Engineering, Science, Environmental Science, Applied Science or other suitable qualification (preferred)

• Experience in roles and heavy industry / mining is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Actively contribute to, assist and share knowledge and information with your team aimed at improving safety, work processes, cost and teamwork.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and increase value through the use of data analysis and risk
• Support operations in the identification of areas where risk management supports value

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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