Safety Advisor

Type: Long-Term Contract
Roster: 2:1
FIFO from Perth

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join a dynamic mining operation. This is a unique opportunity to take a leadership role in driving safety initiatives, shaping workplace culture, and making a real impact on operational excellence. You will oversee safety management systems, provide expert guidance, and influence decision-making to maintain a safe, compliant, and innovative work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of site safety management systems.
• Conduct proactive hazard identification and implement innovative solutions to prevent incidents.
• Provide strategic safety advice to management and influence operational decisions.
• Drive a culture of safety-first by mentoring and coaching team members.
• Lead incident investigations with a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into operational planning and execution.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on safety KPIs, identifying trends and implementing improvement strategies.
• Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and overall workplace culture.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in mining or heavy industry safety, ideally in complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of mining safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience leading incident investigations and implementing safety improvement initiatives.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to drive cultural change.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and commitment to fostering a safe workplace.
• Relevant safety qualifications or certifications.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive contract rate with long-term opportunities.
• 2:1 roster offering work-life balance and extended downtime.
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Work in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, safety, and sustainability.
• Make a tangible impact on safety culture and operational excellence.

Why Apply:
If you are a proactive, safety-focused professional who thrives in a challenging and supportive environment, this is your chance to lead, influence, and grow. Join a team where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your impact visible.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.