Principal Safety Advisor
Mineral Resources Limited
Lead safety strategy, coach teams, manage risk & incidents for mining operations
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Herdsman, Western Australia, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
8,456 Employees
Service Specialisms
Crushing & screening
Minerals handling & processing
Camp construction & operation
Pipeline fabrication
Installation & dewatering
Contract crushing
Processing
Transport & logistics
Sector Specialisms
Mining Services
Iron Ore
Lithium
Energy
Commodities Production
Contracting
Processing
Role
What you would be doing
legislative compliance
risk management
incident management
safety reporting
stakeholder engagement
team development
- Monitor, interpret, and discuss legislative and industry changes to maintain compliance and drive continual improvement in health and safety standards
- Ensure the effective application of the organisation’s Risk Management Framework, specifically on critical control monitoring and minimising of fatality risks.
- Engage collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and the distribution of up-to-date safety information.
- Provide visible and proactive safety guidance, modelling best practice and championing a positive safety culture across all site and corporate environments, including contractors.
- Oversee incident and emergency response management, including investigation quality, action tracking, audit compliance, and correct use of the INX safety management system.
- Lead, coach, and develop the safety team and Technical Services operational leaders, ensuring correct applied safety processes, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement across departments.
- Proactively identify, assess, and address safety risks and operational barriers, generating strategies to improve safety performance and achieve operational targets.
- Analysing and reporting Safety Data to peers and senior leadership
What you bring
incident investigation
icam
taproot
audit
drivers licence
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- Incident Investigation experience
- Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of safety management processes and systems
- ICAM and or Taproot & Auditing qualification
- Proven experience in a Health and Safety leadership role within the Mining Industry
- Current Western Australian Drivers Licence
- Knowledge of the implementation and monitoring of Fatality Risk and Risk Management programmes
- Experience in the practical application of safety in the mining industry
- Professional qualification in Occupational Health and Safety
- Access to a range of benefits to look after the important things in life – family, health, fun and your future.
- Onsite creche, daycare, café, restaurant and gym.
- Investment opportunities with the MinRes MyShare plan.
- We invest in your career with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs.
- Employee Wellbeing is central to your success – utilise our in-house wellness centre, GP and mental health support.
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Company
Overview
2006
Year Founded
The company was established in 2006 through the merger of three specialist mining-services firms.
AUD 5.3b
Revenue FY2024
The company generated AUD 5.3 billion in revenue during the fiscal year ending 2024.
Two Lithium Assets
Major Resources
The company operates two significant lithium mining assets, Mount Marion and Wodgina.
Three Iron Hubs
Mining Operations
It manages three key iron-ore hubs in Pilbara, Yilgarn, and Ashburton.
- It supports Tier 1 mining operations across WA with integrated pit‑to‑port services including crushing, screening, processing, logistics and engineering.
- The company's Onslow Iron project achieved a significant milestone by supplying its first ore to port in May 2024.
- Its energy arm extends operations into natural‑gas production to power mining and regional infrastructure.
- Typical projects combine large‑scale commodity mining with engineering services—from mine set‑up to rehabilitation.
- The company has taken unusual operational steps, such as acquiring its own rail fleet and streamlining access points to enhance efficiency.
- It demonstrated agility by acquiring and subsequently mothballing the Bald Hill lithium operation in response to market conditions.
- Safety is our first priority
- A strong commitment to integrity
- Innovative thinking and continuous improvement
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Sustainability in all operations
2050
Net Zero Emissions Goal
Commitment to achieve net zero emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on reducing energy consumption and increasing renewable energy usage
- Initiatives to reduce water usage and increase water recycling
- Active efforts in land rehabilitation and biodiversity preservation
- Regular environmental audits and compliance with local regulations
23%
Women in Workforce
Reflects the current representation of women in the workforce, with efforts underway to increase this number.
- Striving for gender balance across all levels
- Focus on creating a supportive and inclusive workplace
- Active mentorship and development programs for underrepresented groups
- Annual diversity and inclusion progress reports
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