Make your mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

Following well deserved internal promotions, we’re seeking 2 experienced Health & Safety Advisors to join the Thiess Health, Safety & Training Team at our Olive Downs Complex in the Bowen Basin, located 40 kilometres south‑east of Moranbah.

The Olive Downs Complex began mining operations in mid‑2023 and Thiess is delivering a five‑year full‑service mining contract that includes mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, autonomous load and haul, water management, rehabilitation, and mine infrastructure development.

About the Role

Working an 8/6 roster and reporting to the Manager, Health and Safety, your duties will include:

• Contributing to the maintenance and implementation of the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)
• Assisting in the development and facilitation of risk assessments
• Investigating incidents
• Assisting supervisors and employees with the return-to-work process by developing proactive and timely strategies including individual health management plans
• Driving a strong safety culture by liaising with other departments to ensure achievement of the site's safety objectives, timely close out of actions, and event management
• Assisting with the coordination of occupational hygiene monitoring programs
• Assisting in the development and delivery of health promotion initiatives for Olive Downs Complex
• Developing and participating in site health and safety communications including pre-starts, return-to-work, and toolbox meetings.

About you

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills, coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The following will also ensure your success in this role:

• A genuine passion for the safety and health of our front-line personnel
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational/Work Health & Safety
• G189 Supervisor/G2 Risk Facilitator Training
• Working knowledge of the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation and Recognised Standards
• Demonstrated experience:
• • Facilitating risk assessments
  • Updating Safety and Health Management System documentation
  • Coordinating rehabilitation and return to work activities for injured workers
• Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)

What Thiess can do for you

• 8/6-day shift roster
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training and development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary sacrifice options – flights and novated leasing
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, company funded-FIFO or DIDO)
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel and retail products.

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]

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.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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