HSE Superintendent

The Role

Bugarrba is seeking an experienced and motivated HSET Superintendent to lead and drive the strategic direction of health, safety, environment, and training objectives. This role is ideal for a dynamic safety professional with a strong track record of influencing change, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced and high-risk environment.

This position is a fulltime permanent position based in Wangara. The position requires regular FIFO travel to various project sites, meaning the successful candidate must be comfortable with travel, including working on-site in remote and high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation Bugarrba’s safety and quality standards across the business, ensuring alignment with our Zero Harm culture.
• Develop strong relationships at all levels of the organisation, providing expert advice to management and operational leaders on safety regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace health and safety risks in collaboration with operational leaders.
• Lead ICAM investigations into incidents, providing root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Manage risk registers and oversee the Bugarrba HSET system to ensure effective tracking and resolution of safety issues.
• Drive operational audits and compliance assessments to ensure alignment with legal and company requirements.
• Maintain and manage the audit schedule, ensuring the timely execution of internal audits.
• Prepare and present detailed safety reports, analysing trends and recommending improvement strategies.
• Guide the team in conducting risk assessments and managing high-risk activities, with a focus on maintaining a safe work environment.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to HSE Advisors, fostering their professional growth and leadership capabilities.
• Monitor and respond to safety concerns, particularly for teams working outside regular hours in high-risk environments.
• Manage the HSET Event Management System and SafetyCulture system to proactively address and manage lead indicators.
• Collaborate with the compliance department to maintain accurate training records, ensuring all safety certifications and qualifications are up to date.
• Lead internal training programs to build HSET awareness across teams and support ongoing safety education.
• Coordinate Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Committee activities to address and resolve key risk areas.
• Assist with the development and updating of HSET policies and procedures to meet evolving safety standards.
• Support project management teams in implementing safety action plans and responding to audit outcomes.

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Minimum 5 years health and safety leadership experience.
• Experienced with supporting multiple disciplines.
• Experience in high-risk environments and the mining industry is mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in computer systems; experience with MyOSH is desirable.
• High attention to detail and data processing accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise a diverse range of tasks.

About Us:

Bugarrba is a majority owned Aboriginal contracting business established by Walganbung and SRG Global. Walganbung represents members of the Njamal people, traditional landowners from the Pilbara region. Bugarrba’s vision is to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Corporate discounts for travel and health insurance.
• Novated leases.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Bugarrba are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Apply Now:

If you would like to join our team please click the “apply” button now.

No Agency contact please – We do not accept unsolicited Agency CV’s.

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