Advisor, Health and Safety

Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values, to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.

The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major mining operation.

The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.

The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland. Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.

While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess.

About Thiess

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years. Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best selves to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. Learn more about working at Thiess.

The Opportunity

Roster: 8/6 | Location: Eva Copper, Queensland | Employment Type: Fulltime

Are you a Health and Safety professional with a passion for operational excellence and innovative solutions? Thiess is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Health and Safety Advisor to join our dynamic team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations, driving technical excellence and supporting project success.

As a key member of the Eva Copper Alliance team, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality mine planning and mine engineering processes to support safe, efficient operations and ensure our workforce meets Thiess and industry standards.

Working an 8/6 roster and reporting to the Manager, Health and Safety, your duties will include:

Contribute to the maintenance of the safety management system (SMS), compliance and implementation of the SMSDevelop and review Management Plans and processes to ensure compliance and currencyAssist in the facilitation and development of risk assessmentsConduct and support front line leaders in incident investigationFacilitate injury management and return to work processes Assist Supervisors and employees with the Return-to-Work process by developing proactive and timely strategies including individual health management plansDrive a strong safety culture and liaise with other departments to ensure achievement of the site's safety objectives Assist with the coordination of the occupational hygiene monitoring program with the site service providerAssist in the development and delivery of health promotion initiatives for Eva Copper workforceDevelop and participate in site Health and safety communications including, pre-start, return to work and toolbox meetings

About You

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills, coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, will also ensure your success in this role.

A genuine passion for the safety and health of our front-line personnel Tertiary qualification in Health & SafetySound Knowledge of Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act and RegulationG1, G8, G9Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work CoordinatorIncident Investigation (ICAM Lead Investigation)The ability to populate and facilitate risk assessments (RIIRIS402 Carry out the Risk Management Processes)Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Drug and Alcohol Testing (HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing) (Desirable)Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

What Thiess Can Do For You

At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

Help to build on your career, offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill setPermanent Full Time - 8/6 rosterWill be required to stay in camp whilst on roster - (DIDO or FIFO)FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville (with other locations considered) - Thiess paid flightsThiess’s commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern new mineHealth & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality Salary sacrifice optionsRange of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

How To Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess and the Eva Copper Alliance.

Please click the “apply” button below to apply for this role.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com.