About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.
With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
There is currently an opportunity to join our Safety, Health and Hygiene team for a 12-month fixed term period working with BMA at our Caval Ridge Mine operations.
About the role:
- Provide technical expertise in injury prevention, injury management, fitness for work, rehabilitation and return to work processes, including the development of suitable duties plans and associated documents
- Provide support for regulatory health surveillance (legislative medical and Pre-Employment medical) activities and reporting
- Support the Hygiene specialist with hygiene projects and programs, e.g. dust, noise, vibration, other hazardous agents including exceedance investigations, hearing and respiratory fit testing
- Complete behavioural-based Field Leadership observations, offering support and technical guidance to positively influence our culture of care
- Maintain health enterprise systems (e.g. Cority), medicals and data integrity
- Support site medical service e.g. Paramedics/Nurses, EAP, Physiotherapy, Appointed Medical Advisers and occupational physician.
About You
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related / science discipline with APHRA or ESSA or similarly related registration e.g. OHS, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, registered nurse, psychology, human movements, ergonomics, human factors.
- Ideally have experience working in a large complex environment within mining or heavy industry
- Intermediate skills in MS Office suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to effectively engage varied levels of stakeholders both internally and externally
- Working knowledge of Queensland workers’ compensation process
- Knowledge of QLD coal mining health and safety legislation
- Personal resilience to act as the key point of point of contact for site health and hygiene matters in a fast-paced environment.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of verifications which may be conducted to demonstrate applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work and/or reference verification.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.
