Health & Safety Superintendent

Work Health & Safety Superintendent

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role:

To support the ongoing expansion of our Greenbushes Lithium Operation, an opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Work Health & Safety (WHS) Superintendent, reporting to our Head of Health and Safety. This position is of crucial importance to Talison and a great opportunity for skills, experience, and influence to be applied to support the delivery of our strategic priorities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership of safety matters for the Greenbushes Operation. The successful candidate shall also work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, and the local community in meeting our internal and external commitments across site.

This role is based at our Greenbushes site on a 5:2 roster, with flexible work options available, as well as company housing and a vehicle.

Responsibilities include:

·         Leading a team of safety professionals to foster a positive work environment that delivers quality outcomes for operational customers;

·         Coaching direct and indirect reports to actively identify areas for individual and team-based learning and development;

·         Developing and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders such as operational leaders and government bodies along with industry and community groups;

·         Building capability within operational leaders in safety processes and practices;

·         Developing, implementing and governing strategic safety plans, procedures and systems;

·         Delivery and coaching in risk management and risk assessment practices;

·         Facilitating and coaching in event investigations and workshop delivery; and

·         Preparation and monitoring of budgets including cost management.

About the Candidate:

The following qualification/s and competencies are considered desirable for this position:

·         Cert IV or Diploma in Health and Safety;

The incumbent should have skills and/or experience in:

·         Achieving and sustaining high levels of technical and professional skills or knowledge with current developments and trends in safety;

·         Building productive working relationships by developing and using collaborative approaches to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and objectives; and

·         Working in the Mining or similar heavy / manufacturing industry.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

·         Flexible working environment;

·         Be home every night with a family and lifestyle friendly roster;

·         Income protection insurance;

·         Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;

·         Attractive parental leave policy;

·         Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and

·         Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

This role requires that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation.