Minara Resources has an opportunity for a Safety Advisor - Mining to join our established and dedicated team.

Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful candidate will become a member of a hardworking and committed Mining team who can assist line management to provide and maintain a healthy, safe and compliant working environment for all employees.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement and maintain procedures and safe systems of work to ensure compliance and continuous improvements;
• Provide advice and assistance to all personnel in relation to relevant legislative requirements;
• Undertake inspections and audits of the workplace to monitor level of compliance with standards, procedure and legislation;
• Participate in investigations of incidents and provide assistance in preparing reports to ensure root causes and appropriate corrective actions are identified.
• Assess incident and injury information to determine trends and recommend corrective actions to improve safety performances.

About You

Reporting directly to the Superintendent – ERM, Safety and Assurance this role would suit a detailed and process oriented person.

You will also have:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Occupational Safety.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (preferred).
• WA ‘C’ Drivers Licence.
• Internal Audit qualification and ICAM Lead Investigator.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the mining & mineral processing industries.
• A good working knowledge of the Work, Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and with regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated written and verbal presentation and communication skills to both groups and individuals.

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer:

• A permanent position working directly for Glencore – Murrin Murrin Operations;
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing;
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards;
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs;
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success;
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs;
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%;
• A generous private health insurance allowance;
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills;
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.;

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers