Health & Safety Advisor – Pilbara Operations

About the role

Fortescue is recruiting Safety Advisors to support its Resource Definition operations across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations. The roles give on-the-ground safety support to the Drilling, Earthworks and Field Works teams, with site locations rotating approximately every six months and occasional days in the Perth office. There are two six-month contract roles and one permanent role, on an 8D/6R roster (Wednesday to Wednesday). Applicants must state whether they want a six-month contract or the permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Coach operational Metals Exploration and Resource Definition teams in implementing Fortescue's safety and risk reduction programs, supporting continuous improvement of the Health and Safety Management System.
• Facilitate and support the incident management system, including hazard reporting and action completion.
• Lead and support WHS projects across the Metals, Exploration and Resource Definition portfolio.
• Develop and mentor leaders and frontline workers, and guide contractors and operational teams to meet their WHS obligations.
• Conduct workplace inspections and assurance activities, including mobilisation, major hazard and management system audits.
• Support the application of LSI and promote a strong safety presence and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of TBRA and CRAW, and promote psychosocial safety through risk management, prevention, training and coaching.
• Work with operational leaders on incident investigations, strengthening organisational learning and safety outcomes, and contribute to auditing and decarbonisation initiatives.

Required profile

• At least five years' experience as a Safety Advisor in an operational environment; drilling experience is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience conducting ICAM investigations.
• Relevant Work Health and Safety qualification, such as a Certificate IV or Diploma.
• Experience in risk management, data analysis, trend identification and reporting.
• Ability to work independently with remote support, high motivation and ability to deliver under minimal supervision.
• Current C Class Western Australian driver's licence or equivalent.