Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: April 12, 2025

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Introduction

Brunel are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Safety Advisor to join a dedicated team, working in a dynamic and safety-driven environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, drive best practices, and contribute to a strong safety culture on site.

This is a great chance to be part of a forward-thinking, safety-first team working on a major mining project with a company that values its people. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference and have great work life balance, this it it.

What are you going to do 

As a Safety Advisor, you will be at the forefront of safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with legislation and fostering a proactive, high-performance safety culture. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Safety Leadership & Compliance - Provide expert safety advice to the workforce, ensuring all activities align with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act, Regulations, and site policies.
  • Risk Management - Conduct detailed risk assessments, safety audits, and hazard identification to prevent incidents before they happen.
  • Incident Investigation & Reporting - Lead investigations into safety incidents, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Training & Coaching - Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and mentoring to employees and supervisors to enhance safety awareness.
  • Emergency Preparedness - Ensure the site is well-prepared for emergency situations, conducting drills and response training as needed.
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Work closely with supervisors, management, and frontline workers to reinforce a safety-first mindset and ensure policies are effectively implemented.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Experience - A strong background in a Safety Advisor, Safety Officer, or HSE role within an operational coal mining environment (open-cut experience preferred).
  • Technical Knowledge - A deep understanding of mining safety regulations, risk management principles, and incident investigation processes.
  • Qualifications - Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent). S123, G2, and ICAM qualifications are highly regarded.
  • Communication & Leadership - The ability to influence, coach, and engage with workers at all levels to drive a positive safety culture.
  • Problem-Solving Skills - A proactive mindset, capable of identifying risks and implementing practical solutions.

What we offer 

  • Competitive salary with excellent benefits
  • FIFO from Brisbane - Hassle-free travel with flights provided
  • 7/7 Roster - Work-life balance with an even time swing
  • Long-Term Project - Stability with a reputable mining contractor
  • Career Development - Opportunities for progression & training

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or at r.connolly@brunel.net

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Our Culture and Values

At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Ryan Connolly

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