Advisor Health & Safety Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, FIFO from Perth on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us. About the role There are opportunities across Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Mines Operations for Health & Safety Advisor’s . In this role, you will collaborate, coach and partner with key stakeholders to achieve a physically and mentally safe working environment. Supporting and implementing health and safety programs and systems to ensure they are efficient and effective, meeting local regulatory requirements. You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Manager to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work on a FIFO Roster, flying out from Perth to multiple sites within our Pilbara Mine Operations, being on an 8 days on, 6 day off FIFO roster pattern, which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life. Reporting to the Superintendent Health and Safety, you will be: Delivering the annual Health & Safety plan and supporting operational and technical leaders improving safety maturity Influence and coach leaders and frontline workers (including contract partners) on fundamental Health & Safety processes (critical risk management, hazard identification and control, pre-start meetings, leadership in the field, quality safety interactions) Providing onsite support for incident investigations and risk assessments, including coaching and facilitating Providing advice and support with implementation of legislated health and safety requirements Assurance activities to determine control effectiveness and improvement actions Coach, support and influence leaders and teams with the utilisation of safety tools and standards Developing and providing relevant Health & Safety information to operational and technical leaders (safety statistics, incident information, risk analysis, educational material) Coordination of site-based initiatives that promote health and wellbeing Support frontline leaders in the development and mentoring of Health & Safety Representatives What you’ll bring To be successfully considered for this role, you will have: A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset 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 Experience in data and trend analysis in health and safety indicators to drive insights and interventions Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to proactively support leaders and to think strategically across the business value chain Experience with incident investigations and risk assessment techniques High level of integrity and values-based decision making Ability to work in a team and autonomously Excellent computer literacy including use of various reporting systems. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Adaptability, flexibility & a solutions-based mind-set Valid C-Class Australian driver’s license or equivalent If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply. What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus 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, cultural leave) To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to: Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders Where you’ll be working In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a 2,000-kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. gts 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 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 situations 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. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
