Advisor Health & Safety Exciting opportunity to be part of the Health & Safety Team Permanent full time employment role supporting the Weipa Operation, Queensland Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight in a compressed working arrangement Periodic travel will be required to go to Amrun About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for an Advisor Health & Safety to provide and coordinate Health and Safety services for the Weipa Operations. From the field to the office, you'll collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring a balanced approach to safety management. This isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change. Your expertise and dedication will directly impact the health and safety profile of our workforce, fostering a culture of care, courage, and curiosity. We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. Working in a challenging and exciting environment as a valued member of the Weipa HSE Team , you will be: Providing onsite support, upskilling and facilitation of incident investigations and risk assessments Partnering with operational leaders to support proactive management of key health and safety risks Delivering the annual H&S plan and supporting operational leaders improving safety maturity through key objectives Supporting the roll out of fundamental H&S initiatives, training and coaching Provide trusted advice on health and safety matters to operational leaders in line with the Rio Tinto HSEC Management System Coordination of site-based initiatives that promote the health and wellbeing of the workforce Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities in all areas of the Health and Safety function About you To succeed in this role, you will have: Must have relevant health and safety qualification or demonstrated experience working in an operational health and safety role, coupled with a passion for, and sound knowledge of health and safety High level of integrity and values based decision making Ability to work autonomously is essential Strong engaging and influencing skills, with the ability to proactively support leaders and to think strategically across the business value chain An ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities supporting multiple stakeholder groups Excellent computer literacy including use of various reporting systems is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Adaptability, flexibility & a solutions based mind-set Strong communication and analytical skills Good knowledge and understanding of human factors C Class Manual drivers' licence It will also be beneficial if you have: Involvement with incident investigations and risk assessment techniques Tertiary education in HSE What we offer A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Possible domestic relocation assistance Where you will be working Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tonnes of bauxite. Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management. The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape. About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities . Every Voice Matters At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. Closing date: 30th April 2024 "Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible." RITM11595928
