Senior Health and Safety Advisor

About Sun Metals

Located just 15km from the heart of Townsville, Sun Metals operates one of the world's most advanced zinc refineries. We produce high-quality Special High Grade Zinc and Zinc Alloy, along with valuable by-products including Sulfuric Acid, Copper, Cadmium and Zinc Ferrite. Our operations span the full refining process—Roasting, Leaching, Purification, Electrolysis and Casting—with products supplied to both domestic and international markets.

At Sun Metals, our mission is clear: To be the best zinc refinery in the world. For us, that means leading the industry in three key areas:

1. Safety – putting people first every day.
2. Environmental Responsibility – protecting the planet as we operate.
3. Competitiveness – driving performance, innovation and value.

About the Role

This permanent, full-time role is responsible for providing senior health and safety advice and support across the refinery, driving continuous improvement in health and safety performance and ensuring compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.

Working Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required, you will partner with leaders and employees to manage day-to-day health and safety matters, lead safety initiatives and contribute to maintaining Sun Metals' reputation as a world leader in zinc refining.

About You

You will need to meet the following selection criteria.

Essential

• Significant experience as a Health and Safety professional within a refinery, mining, manufacturing or other heavy industrial environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or related discipline (Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Queensland Work Health and Safety legislative framework and the ability to apply legislative requirements within an industrial workplace.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and continuously improving Health and Safety Management Systems, including associated procedures and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience across a broad range of health and safety disciplines, including:
  • Risk Management
  • Incident Investigation
  • Management of Change (MoC)
  • Occupational Hygiene
  • Ergonomics
• Proven experience developing, implementing and supporting health and safety initiatives that improve organisational performance.
• Strong analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and influence positive safety outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in the field and in an office environment.
• High level computer literacy.

Desirable

• Knowledge and practical experience using occupational hygiene monitoring equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• ICAM Lead Investigator qualification or equivalent incident investigation training and experience.
• Auditor qualification and experience conducting health and safety audits.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Emergency Response experience.
• Rehabilitation and Return to Work qualifications and/or experience.

About Townsville

A thriving coastal port city, Townsville is the largest city in northern Australia and one of Australia's fastest-growing regional centres. The region has a strong and diverse economic base including mining, mineral processing, agriculture, manufacturing, education, tourism, healthcare, government and defence.

With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, World Heritage-listed national parks and lush tropical gardens, Townsville boasts spectacular natural landscapes and is a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics and the Queensland outback.

Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, with plenty of great attractions and amazing day trips on offer, perfect for singles, couples and families.

Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

If this sounds like you and you wish to pursue a career in our progressive organisation, we encourage you to apply now.