Safety Advisor – Tropicana Gold Mine
Full Time

Join AngloGold Ashanti and make Gold a part of your Story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s rarest and most sought-after metals. Gold revolutionises and shapes the way in which society functions – come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future.

About us

At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so.

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world’s largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

The Opportunity

At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference.  With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team, we strongly encourage you to apply – let’s have the conversation.
 

We are now seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join the HSE team at Tropicana Gold Mine.
 

Reporting to the Senior Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for providing advice, support and services to the entire operation including but not limited to Underground Mining, Open Pit Mining, Processing, Maintenance, Business Support and Services and Mine Geology.
 

With a lifestyle balance in mind, this role is offered on an 8/5, 4/4 FIFO roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Accountabilities:

• Providing a high degree of safety and health support and advice to the operational departments of the site including Mining- Underground, Mining – Open Pit, Processing, Fixed Plant Maintenance and Projects and Infrastructure.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and improve the safety culture through developing line capability in delivering their safety accountabilities
• Continually review, propose and where approved, contribute to the development of improved safety systems and procedures to optimise safety services provided at Tropicana for life of mine
• Provide coaching and mentoring to supervisors, employees and contractors in all areas of safety, behavioural and culture change, and leadership development
• Coordinate DMIRS communication via SRS
• Monitor action recording and close out from incidents, investigations, audits, planned inspections, safety meetings and conduct action verification to the required standard
• Complete internal OHS audits and participate in OHS internal /external audits
• Lead the critical control verification and safety interaction process for site
• Assist with the overall implementation of safety systems, strategies & initiatives
• Providing facilitation, assistance and guidance in incident investigations, HSE meetings, safety inspections of equipment and work practices on the site
• Assist in maintaining the HSE management systems on site
• Participate in high level incidents investigations as required and monitor incident reporting
• Ensuring compliance with OHS regulations as well as company policies and procedures
• Leading, facilitating and participating in risk management processes for the Mine Site
• Assist with drug and alcohol testing

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo.  To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Safety
• Strong organisational and computer literacy
• Prior experience as an OHS practitioner in the mining industry, with an understanding of underground mining is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in HSE management systems
• Qualification in incident investigation such as ICAM/Taproot
• Experience in document development
• Understanding of process safety management
• Experience in delivering safety training
• An Authorised Drug Collection Officer qualification
• Internal auditor qualification
• Cert IV Training and Assessment qualification
• Current “C” Class Western Australian drivers licence or equivalent
• Ability to pass a National Police Check
• Ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia are mandatory

Culture and Benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities.   At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us.  Your new benefits will include:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
• Salary sacrifice options

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.