Gunnedah, NEW South Wales Whitehaven Coal
About Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal is a leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal. Operating in NSW’s Gunnedah Basin, our vision is to be Australia’s leading independent coal company.
Whitehaven Coal operates four open cut mines (Maules Creek, Werris Creek, Tarrawonga and Rocglen), one underground mine (Narrabri) and a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant, supported by offices in Gunnedah, Newcastle, Sydney and Tokyo. The company has been growing its workforce and currently has around 800 employees.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the number of women and Aboriginal people in our workforce and welcomes applicants who reflect diversity of gender and culture.
Our commitment is to be:
- A leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal
- A company that has locally-based employees wherever possible
- A proud member of and leading employer in the north west NSW region
- A provider of stable and secure employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people.
- A company that achieves Zero Harm to our people, our environment and our community.
- A safe and healthy smoke free workplace
The Role: Safety Advisor (Maules Creek, NSW)
An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Safety Advisor to join our Maules Creek Operation in NSW. Reporting to the Work Health and Safety Superintendent, this role will be accountable for coordinating, maintaining and enhancing safety and health management processes and systems at the Maules Creek mine and CHPP.
The Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting the superintendent with duties including:
- Facilitating Risk assessments, various meetings including WHS committee meetings
- Return to work and rehabilitation of injured workers
- Employee drug and alcohol testing
- Supporting ICAM investigations that may arise out of serious incidents
- Assisting with the implementation of health programs and new WHC safety initiatives
- Coordination and management of contractors including ensuring adherence to WHC contractor management standards
- Development and delivery of site wide safety briefs, alerts, notices and toolbox talks
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