Title:  Health & Safety Advisor

We are now seeking Health & Safety Advisors in the Bowen Basin on an 8/6 roster.

About Us:

BUMA’s vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, sustainability and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration and people.

With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and technology, BUMA pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation.

Our Bowen Basin Projects

Burton Mine: Located approximately 2 hrs from Mackay and 50 minutes from Nebo

Blackwater Mine: Located approximately 1 hr from Emerald and 2.5 hrs from Rockhampton

Goonyella Riverside: Located approximately 30 minutes from Moranbah and 2.5 hrs from Mackay

BUMA Australia provides a range of services and equipment at our projects including heavy mobile plant, labour, supervision and technical support, drill/blast and statutory roles.

About the Role:

As BUMA Australia grows, we have opportunities for Health & Safety Advisors to join our Bowen Basin projects on an 8/6 roster. Reporting to the HST Superintendent, the Health & Safety Advisor will coordinate site based occupational Health & Safety activities to ensure the competence and well-being of people, the integrity of equipment and the safe handling of materials.

You will be responsible for helping our frontline supervisors to implement and apply the site Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and provide advice on incident investigation and injury management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitating safety investigations (ICAM or 5 Whys), preparing reports and recommendations, and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Facilitation of Risk Assessments and mentoring of the risk assessment process to front line and middle management

• Using the BUMA MYOSH Platform, conducting regular audits, workplace inspections, critical control observations and field leadership activities, and providing guidance and coaching on improving safety practices
• Facilitating workplace rehabilitation and return-to-work programs for injured workers in consultation with medical practitioners

• Assisting with maintaining and complying with the site SHMS across our production and maintenance departments
• Assisting in the delivery of Health and Safety programs across the site

About You:

• Diploma in Workplace Health & Safety or equivalent at a minimum. Tertiary qualifications are highly regarded
• Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator experience is highly regarded
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• RIIRIS301 Apply Risk Management Process
• RIIWHS301     Safety and Health Investigations
• RIICOM301     Communicate Information
• RIIRIS402 Carry out the risk management process (G2)
• Competence in computer use with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of the mining industry’s regulations and legislation relating to health and safety or relevant heavy industry experience is essential
• Ability to build rapport with site-based leaders and workforce

To be considered for this opportunity please click "Apply Now" to submit your application!

All final applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Email applications and agencies are not accepted.

Working at BUMA:

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee in the Bowen Basin you will have access to:

• 8/6 roster
• Career growth and development – we have several projects across Queensland
• Camp accommodation 
• Training and development opportunities
• Open and honest relationship with the management team who are invested in your continued growth and success
• Financial, lifestyle and health benefits such as discounted health cover, discounted car rentals, salary sacrifice options, novated leasing and our Employee Assistance Program

At BUMA, our people are the source of our success. We are determined to invest in individual development and provide positive leadership. We work effectively with our partners and strive to exceed our employee, client and community expectations.