Principal Safety Advisor

Job no: 521293
Work type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Osborne Park
Categories: Health, Safety & Environment

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Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. We are a growing industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities. 

The Role:

The Principal Safety Advisor acts as a subject matter expert to a team of Health and Safety practitioners, supporting and advising Operational Leaders. The Principal Safety Advisor co-ordinates Health and Safety initiatives, participates in audits, inspections, and site verifications of implemented processes, and drives continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance across the business.

This role is a Monday – Friday based role at our Osborne Park Head Office

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide visible and proactive safety guidance, modelling best practice and championing a positive safety culture across all site and corporate environments, including contractors.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the safety team and Technical Services operational leaders, ensuring correct applied safety processes, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement across departments.
  • Ensure the effective application of the organisation’s Risk Management Framework, specifically on critical control monitoring and minimising of fatality risks.
  • Oversee incident and emergency response management, including investigation quality, action tracking, audit compliance, and correct use of the INX safety management system.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and address safety risks and operational barriers, generating strategies to improve safety performance and achieve operational targets.
  • Engage collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and the distribution of up-to-date safety information.
  • Monitor, interpret, and discuss legislative and industry changes to maintain compliance and drive continual improvement in health and safety standards

What will you bring?

  • Professional qualification in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Current Western Australian Drivers Licence
  • ICAM and or Taproot & Auditing qualification
  • Proven experience in a Health and Safety leadership role within the Mining Industry
  • Incident Investigation experience
  • Analysing and reporting Safety Data to peers and senior leadership
  • Knowledge of the implementation and monitoring of Fatality Risk and Risk Management programmes
  • Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of safety management processes and systems
  • Experience in the practical application of safety in the mining industry

Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness.  

World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including GP. 

What can we offer:

  • A dynamic and global leader with cutting edge innovation. 
  • Taking mining to the next level with our state-of-the-art facilities. 
  • Investment opportunities with the MinRes MyShare plan. 
  • Onsite creche, daycare, café, restaurant and gym. 
  • We invest in your career with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs. 
  • Access to a range of benefits to look after the important things in life – family, health, fun and your future. 
  • Employee Wellbeing is central to your success – utilise our in-house wellness centre, GP and mental health support. 

Advertised: W. Australia Standard Time
Application close: W. Australia Standard Time

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