Health and Safety Superintendent - Expressions of Interest (Fixed Term 6-12 months)

Health and Safety Superintendent - Expressions of Interest (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Country/Region

AU

City

Perth

18936

Health and Safety Superintendent - Expressions of Interest (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Our Opportunity

We’re seeking expressions of interest from experienced Health and Safety leaders for two site-based FIFO opportunities on a 4D3R roster. These opportunities are available on a permanent and 6 month fixed term basis.

Both roles will lead a multidisciplinary site-based Health and Safety team, supporting the effective delivery of the site’s Health and Safety Management System. Working closely with site leaders, you’ll help manage operational risk, strengthen safety performance, and build a culture where safety is part of how work gets done.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Health and Safety, you’ll work with leaders, employees, contractors, and vendor partners across a fast-paced mining operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Health and Safety team, setting clear expectations and supporting performance and career development.
• Provide visible safety leadership and coach site leaders, team members and Health and Safety Representatives.
• Guide the implementation and improvement of Health and Safety programs, systems and site strategy.
• Support effective risk management through field engagement, risk reviews and analysis of safety data and trends.
• Oversee contractor and vendor assurance activities, and support audits, incident reviews and emergency planning.
• Report on safety performance, provide guidance on regulatory matters and identify opportunities for sustainable improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

At least five years’ experience in the mining or resources sector - a Diploma or degree in Work Health and Safety, auditor qualifications, ICAM Lead Investigator training, Bow Tie analysis experience, or experience in open-pit mining, fixed plant or heavy mobile equipment would be well regarded.

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a safety role.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, as a minimum.
• Strong knowledge of Western Australian health and safety legislation and mining regulations.
• Experience in risk management, hazard identification, audits and contractor management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence leaders and frontline teams.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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