Health & Safety Advisor
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Hedland Operations- Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.
Roster: 8 days on / 6 days off – FIFO ex Perth or Residentially based in Port Hedland (relocation assistance offered)
We are seeking a proactive and passionate Health and Safety Advisor to join our team and help drive best-in-class safety performance across our mining operations.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Safety Management Systems
- Coach and support leaders and frontline teams to embed safe work practices
- Influence how safety is understood, communicated, and lived every day on site
Working as a FIFO Safety Advisor at Fortescue offers the chance to grow your career, tackle unique challenges, and make a meaningful impact on the safety and wellbeing of our people—all while experiencing diverse and dynamic site environments.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Partner with leaders to support delivery of the HSES strategic plan and performance objectives.
- Coach and mentor leaders and team members to build confidence and capability in:
- Safety compliance
- Assurance activities
- Risk management
- Provide guidance and support in the investigation of incidents, including ICAM investigations where applicable.
- Play an active role in the Fortescue Contractor Management audit process.
- Assist in preparing and presenting health and safety initiatives and promotional material.
- Liaise with line management, consultants and government bodies on H&S matters.
- Support operations with Fortescue’s Incident Management System (BMS).
- Actively participate in the implementation of the Fortescue Major Hazard Program.
Qualifications and Experience
- Occupational Health & Safety qualifications (Cert IV and above).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Safety Advisor (operational mining environment preferred).
- Mining environment experience (essential).
- Demonstrated high motivation and the ability to deliver outcomes under minimal supervision.
- Safety Auditing qualification (Lead Auditor) – desirable, not essential.
- Strong knowledge of WHS and Mining Legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in contractor management.
- ICAM training and experience in ICAM investigations (preferred).
- Experience in safety procedural development.
- Current Western Australian Driver’s Licence.
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.