Work Health and Safety Lead

Multifaceted senior management position in a dynamic strategic environment.

• Be part of an organisation rapidly moving through the project cycle
• Multifaceted hands-on role in a close-knit team
• Help shape future WHS systems, processes and culture

The Client

Our client is a fast-growing gold exploration company in Western Australia, focused on the exploration for economic deposits of precious metals with the objective of progressing discoveries through to profitable mining operations. The emphasis has been gold focused exploration and mine development studies on the Company’s principal project located near Leonora. From a development perspective, the Company is progressing through PFS activities, whilst developing plans for a sizeable pilot scale operation to inform their studies from a technical, market, financial, social and environmental perspective.

The Role

Reporting to the Exploration Manager, this role will be responsible for the development, implementation, execution, tracking, promotion and management of the company’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) systems and culture. The WHS Lead will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards, support the Company’s transition from exploration through project development and into production, whilst simultaneously promoting a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Development, implementation, execution and continuous improvement of the Company’s WHS and Risk Management policies, procedures, and systems across all business unit, as well as the Company’s Crisis and Emergency Management System including training across all business units.
• Collaborate with business units to integrate WHS systems and requirements into planning and execution.
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and assist in the identification and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage and run occupational health matters, workers compensation and injury management across the organisation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and ensure compliance with the WA WHS Act 2020 and WHS (Mines) Regulations, including reporting and documentation obligations.
• Create and maintain policies and procedures that promote mental health, respectful workplace behaviour, and psychological safety.
• Ensure psychosocial risk management is embedded within the broader WHS management system, aligning with relevant legislation.

Requirements

This role requires practical industry WHS experience in a similar position with a rapidly growing junior explorer or mid-tier developer or producer. A self-starter, you will be used to and happy being, a hands-on ‘one-man band’ . A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field is expected, and ideally a Diploma or postgraduate qualification in WHS or Risk Management. In-depth knowledge of the WA WHS Act and Regulations (Mining) is essential.

In Return

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing gold exploration company as it moves through the project cycle. The successful candidate will receive an excellent and highly competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience.

Please apply via the "Apply for this job" button or online at www.beilbydt.com.au quoting job reference number 1324857. For initial enquiries or assistance with your application, please contact Nick Verkerk at [email protected] or Victoria Vieilledent at [email protected].