Safety Advisor

Hays · Mackay & Whitsundays QLD · Full time
Posted 13d ago

Safety Advisor

Hays
~$125k - $160k(Estimated)
Attractive hourly rate + flights, meals & accommodation
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations to support safety compliance and performance.
  • Advise site leadership and operational teams, deliver safety communications and training, and promote positive safety behaviours.
  • Work FIFO on an 8/6 roster from Rockhampton or Townsville at a Queensland mining operation.

Experienced Safety Advisor wanted for a FIFO mining role. 8/6 roster, strong team culture, and long-term.

Your new company
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded provider of mining and civil services across Australia. With a long-standing reputation for delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes, they continue to support major resource projects throughout Queensland while maintaining a strong focus on people, performance, and operational excellence.
Your new role
As Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting site leadership to maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with legislative and operational requirements. Working on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Rockhampton or Townsville, you will conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations while providing practical safety guidance to operational teams. You will also assist with safety communications, workforce training, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall site safety performance.
What you'll need to succeed

Minimum 3 years' experience in a HSE/Safety role within mining, civil, or earthmoving environments Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent)Strong understanding of Queensland mining safety legislation Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions Competency in risk management processes and safety systems Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong reporting, documentation, and Microsoft Office capabilities Current Australian Class C Driver's Licence Ability to influence positive safety behaviours across a diverse workforce

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected mining organisation that places a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and professional development. You'll enjoy the benefits of a FIFO lifestyle roster, exposure to a large-scale mining operation, ongoing career growth opportunities, and the chance to make a genuine impact on site safety performance while working alongside experienced industry professionals.
What you need to do now
If youre interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the apply now button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please contact Kayla Carty on 07 4960 1129.
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Skills

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Corrective action implementationDocumentationExcellent communication skillsIncident investigationInfluencing safety behavioursMachine safetyMicrosoft officeMining safetyQueensland mining safety legislationRisk assessmentSafety auditsSafety reportingSafety systemsSite inspectionsStakeholder engagementToolbox talks

Licenses & certifications

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Certificate iv in work health and safety (or equivalent)Current australian class c drivers licence

Perks & benefits

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AccommodationCareer growth opportunitiesFifo rosterFlightsMealsProfessional development