Health & Safety Superintendent- Narrabri

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
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

The Health & Safety Superintendent will support our Narrabri Coal Mining Operations by developing, coordinating, maintaining and enhancing Health and Safety, and Emergency management systems, across our operation whilst ensuring statutory compliance.

We are seeking an experienced individual who is both a strategic thinker and true stakeholder engager. You ideally will have a thorough understanding of mining operations and relevant NSW legislative requirements. Furthermore, as a leader, you will be confident and capable in providing advice, coaching and assistance to site personnel.

This position can be offered as either of the below options:

Option One: Offered as a 9-day fortnight for residential or DIDO employees

Option Two: FIFO from Wollongong or Newcastle plus paid accommodation

What You’ll Do

• Review high potential safety and training incident investigations for adequacy of corrective actions, timeliness of close out and apply findings to identify opportunities to improve safety and training management systems.
• Develop and coordinate the Emergency Management System and assist sites implement the Emergency Management Plan requirements. This may include:
• Actively contribute to, assist and share knowledge and information with your team aimed at improving safety, work processes, cost and teamwork.
• Support the operations in the development of a Health and Safety-focused culture through collaborative and effective communication.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
• WHS Systems Auditor
• First Aid Certificate
• Root cause incident investigation facilitation

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages
• 5 wks. Annual Leave | 15 days Personal Leave | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave 
• Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
• Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more

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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