Manager, Health, Safety & Training

MAKE YOUR MARK WITH THIESS

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Thiess is currently seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Training Manager for a permanent role at our Lake Vermont Project in Dysart.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our next Health, Safety & Training Manager based on-site working a 5/2 4/3 roster and reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving safety strategies and initiatives that cultivate and sustain a project culture of continuous improvement in safety.

As a key member of the site senior leadership team key, accountabilities includes:

• Influence and provide support to your peers in order to achieve our vision of every safe every day.
• Your 'hands on' approach, clear focus and effective leadership will contribute to the implementation of project safety management plans
• Motivate people to ensure ownership of healthy & safety across all levels of the project as well as to develop and ensure the effectiveness of the health & safety system.
• Oversee a team of Health, Safety and Training professionals ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, and in line with legislation.
• Lead the safety culture on site to ensure the safety of all persons on site
• Manage Projects and budgets to deadlines

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in a senior role and relevant tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety and/or Environmental Management are essential, as is your ability to understand workplace risk. 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in managing both the health and safety and environmental risks of a business would be highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategy and influence change with top level management is required.
• Minimum Diploma in OHS and/or Cert IV WH&S
• Demonstrated experience in open pit mine operations
• Sound knowledge of QLD OHS legislation and mine regulations

Leading by example, you will be 'hands on' in your approach with a clear focus on contributing to the implementation of project safety and environmental management plans, including HSET strategies and program delivery to minimising workplace incidents. Importantly, you will also provide project guidance in hazard identification and risk management, system development, incident investigation, monitoring programs and reporting.

WHAT THIESS CAN DO FOR YOU

• 9-day fortnight roster
• Competitive Salary
• Full camp facilities provided – or living out of camp allowance, if applicable
• Fully funded flights
• Permanent role direct with Thiess
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & 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 and their families– 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 hiring@thiess.com

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.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below.

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.