About us

With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Provide Health & Safety functional support to Sites towards achieving; the safety objective of “Everyone Safe Everyday”, compliance with the company policy and procedures, and to meet legislative requirements.
• Provide leadership, motivation, direction and assistance to staff and employees to improve Thiess safety management system education and compliance.
• Implement improvements to Thiess Safety Management Systems to ensure the conservation of people, property, environment and profits.
• Ensure the compliance of Safety Management Systems through regular monitoring programs so as to provide assurance that we meet our safety obligations for our people, business, legal, statutory, clients, community and shareholders.
• Represent the company in government or industry safety groups and programs.
• Responsible to facilitate the health and safety of employees through education, training and demonstration of the right behaviours.  This is to include:
  • Facilitate the review and implementation of HSEQ Leadership and Risk Assessment training at Supervisory and Superintendent level.
  • Assist in identifying safety training gaps on projects
• Conduct regular reviews on safety performance and implementation of TSE standards, site risk management controls and safety improvement initiatives.
• Conduct reviews of Project Risk Management controls.  This include:
  • The quality of Behavioural Observations, inspections and internal audits.
  • Critical Task inspections or observations on Projects’ identified high risk activities.
• Promote operational (Supervisor/Superintendent) ownership of incident investigations, and review investigation reports to ensure integrity of findings.
• Ensure close out of incident investigation reports and related actions within time frame.
• Periodically compile and review incident data analysis and identify and implement improvement programs.  This is to include injury prevention programs towards achieving TRIFR targets.
• Participate in investigations of significant incidents and identify deficiencies in risk control programs.
• Conduct site Safety Audits as per schedule.  Follow through on audit outcomes and provide assistance as required.
• Assist site team with preparation for external audits and continued compliance with OHSAS18001/ISO45001, and SMKP.
• Monitor and follow-up on project corrective action status to ensure that they do not become overdue.
• Be involved and informed in the implementation of health improvement initiatives and awareness programs.
• Promote and support safety reward and recognition programs across the Projects.
• Provide positive leadership and coaching to project Safety Co-ordinators.

About you

• Tertiary-level qualifications in a safety, engineering or similar discipline
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in Mining Industries and 5 Years' Experience in Superintendent or Manager Roles in Occupational, Health & Safety.
• Experience as Lead Auditor of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
• Internal Auditor ISO 45001, Internal Auditor SMKP Minerba, POM certification - desirable
• Fluent in English is a must
• Computer Skill (MS Office)

About us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

Driving a diverse, inclusive and respectful culture

We’re committed to safe, healthy and respectful workplaces. A place where everyone matters always.

We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education.

We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success.

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How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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