The Opportunity

At QMAG, we are advancing the world through premium-quality magnesia products. From one of the world’s largest deposits of cryptocrystalline magnesite located in coastal Queensland, Australia, we mine, process, and deliver to global and domestic customers with a strong focus on sustainability. QMAG is committed to operational sustainability – from responsible raw magnesite mining to, leading technology processing through to continual environmental rehabilitation. We believe our approach delivers lasting benefits to our Shareholders and customers, but importantly, to the communities where we operate.

QMAG offers a career in the resources industry while allowing, a home every night family focus while living in a coastal climate.

As QMAG Pty Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of the Refratechnik Group (www.refra.com) a global network of companies and is the only family-owned refractory company operating worldwide, we attach great importance to a valued-oriented corporate culture that frames what we do, but more importantly how we do it.

The role of Health & Safety Coordinator is to provide direction to site personnel in QMAG’s Safety, Health and Environment Management system, and legislative requirements.

About You

We are looking for people with the following:

• Ability to work autonomously - a self-motivated individual who is enthusiastic about addressing business challenges and effective relationship building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and ability to be versatile.
• Able to exercise initiative and problem solve.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisation skills.

About The Role

The role will involve:

• Demonstrate Health & Safety leadership by providing advice, interpretation and guidance to site management on statutory requirements and best practice developments within the health & safety (H&S) sector.
• Assist the Parkhurst operations with maintaining standards, certifications, licenses and legislative compliance requirements within H&S. This includes under various legislative pieces, including WHS, Gas and Petroleum and Radiation legislation.
• Management of health & safety reporting systems along with regulatory reporting systems.
• Ensure the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System (Health, Safety, Quality and Environment).
• Develop, review and implement HSQT procedures (SOPs) through site H&S committee and employees.
• Facilitate risk assessments including JRA’s and WRAC’s.
• Assist with the Change Management practices to ensure risks are reduced to within acceptable limits.
• Work with the Training Department to establish and implement an active health & safety program through competency training with employees and contractors.
• Coordinate the management and investigation of incidents and identify corrective and preventative control measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Accompany regulatory assessors, auditors and inspectors during site inspections with the Site Manager. Oversee any corrective actions arising from identified deficiencies.

The Requirements

We are looking for people with the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety or related area preferable.
• Experience working in manufacturing, mining or other heavy industries as a health and safety coordinator (or equivalent); preferably >5 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully coordinating and delivering project outcomes, and/or process improvements.
• Demonstrated experience working with Regulators.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards, specifically Work Health & Safety QLD, Petroleum and Gas QLD, QLD Radiation and Electrical.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes through consultation, collaboration and a high standard of communication skills.
• Experience with Information Systems preferable (e.g. Incident, Actions Management, Document Management Systems).

QMAG Benefits and Culture

You can look forward to working within an inclusive corporate culture that puts people first and always ensures our employees' health and safety. How we do this:

• 26 weeks Primary Parental Leave, 4 weeks Secondary Parental Leave
• Access to corporate discounts on a range of banking and health insurance benefits such as staff retail banking discounts, savings accounts, credit cards, home loans, refinancing options, and access to a range financial wellbeing content
• Career development opportunities including training, career coaching and mentoring programs. We offer study assistance and paid study leave.
• Mental health and wellbeing support: Employee assistance programs, training programs on mental health, meditation, and other wellbeing services
• Access to Subscriptions, Corporate and Personal Memberships
• Discounted Gym Memberships at Goodlife Health Club

Our Commitment to Diversity

QMAG is proud of its diverse employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhance our workforce capability and culture. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.

QMAG is an equal-opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Get to know us at

https://www.qmag.com.au/