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Senior HSE Advisor | Mining & Western NSW

About the Role

WesTrac is seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to join their team. This role supports the Hunter Valley and Western Region of NSW. This position is based at Mount Thorley with the potential to be based at other WesTrac branches by agreement. This role is full time position, working a Monday-Friday roster.

Reporting to the Regional Safety Manager, the Senior HSE Advisor will work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders to ensure all organisational and legislative safety requirements are met. These requirements will be met through conducting audits, compliance checks, investigations and delivering on key projects. The successful applicant will review performance trends and ensure leaders are adopting the best HSE practices.

As the appointed Senior HSE Advisor, you will be required to frequently travel to the key Hunter Valley and Western NSW branches, as well as travel to the smaller branches on a less frequent basis. Additional travel across the wider NSW/ACT business may be required where necessary. This position comes with a fully maintained vehicle with reasonable personal use permitted.

The successful candidate will be someone who works well in an autonomous environment, as well as in a team, whilst possessing the skills of adaptability, responsiveness, and accountability. Through building effective relationships and having strong communication skills, you will deliver a high standard of health and safety support across our regional branches, contributing to a harm free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective advice and support to key internal stakeholders, leading to improved safety performance and behavioural change
• Create reports and review data to provide understandings of safety performance for the region
• Consistently engage with stakeholders to support effective and safe operations
• Participate in incident investigations and action follow through
• Maintain data in the HSE system whilst ensuring reporting is thorough and concise
• Participate in strategies and project development to achieve HSE objectives
• Conduct branch safety audits and inspections when required
• Act as a mentor to your team, providing guidance and influence to enhance their overall capabilities

Skills & Experience

• Formal qualifications in WHS with demonstrated experience in a business partnering role
• Experience in a similar industry desirable 
• Qualifications in ICAM (or similar) desirable
• Demonstrated experience in auditing desirable
• Proven knowledge of current HSE legislation, including working knowledge and understanding of WHS and Mining NSW legislation
• Advanced computer literacy skills and knowledge of HSE systems
• Ability to develop strong relationships whilst fostering a positive working environment
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team
• Highly developed attention to detail with the ability to create comprehensive and detailed reports
• Highly developed analytical & problem-solving skills with the ability to provide actionable recommendations

Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration Package + vehicle
• Free On-Site Parking
• Made for More Rewards
• Opportunities for career development
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• RDO opt in available
• Income protection covering you 24/7
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and receive up to $10,000 for each successful referral!
• Discounted CAT products
• Wellness Program

Apply Now

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact the Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 and reference job number 3026.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.