Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

About the opportunity

Westgold Resources are sourcing an experienced and safety focused WHS advisor to ensure compliance with the companys integrated management system and mine management system.

This newly created position will be offered to the successful candidate on a permanent 8:6 roster and will be based at our Bluebird mine site.

The role includes

• Assisting in the maintenance and monitoring of all WHS Statutory requirements for the operation including the statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide expert and practical advice on WHS controls to the operational site teams
• Provide assistance and guidance to site personnel in relation to incident reporting and investigations
• Participate in the implementation of the Annual Westgold WHS Strategic Plan
• Assist with the development of site-specific procedures when required
• Ensure weekly month and WHS statistical reports are completed as per site and corporate requirements
• Ensure incident investigation findings are correct
• Verify safety records are maintained and that the quality of the records is consistent with site standards and requirements
• Facilitate safety leadership training pre-start meetings and on-site observations

What do I need

• Demonstrated and proven Safety Lead experience with ability to lead small but proactive team (required)
• Minimum Diploma in Work Health and Safety (required)
• Lead ICAM investigator training is highly favoured along with completion of First Aid
• Certificate III in Emergency Response
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment
• Demonstrated experience working in the mining/resources sector (Underground experience desirable)
• Familiarity with INX and business intelligence reporting tools
• Demonstrated experience in consulting with managers and staff to provide key outcomes in health and safety change management and related workplace improvement initiatives.
• Sound knowledge of Risk and Audit
• Ability to meet set deadlines and manage projects
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to influence at all levels

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus

• Group salary continuous insurance

• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount

• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF surrogacy and adoption.

• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!

• 5 years pro rata long service leave

• Salary sacrifice options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criterias which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian drivers licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People various cultures age groups Neurodiverse backgrounds genders sexual orientations diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles please feel free to email

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind whether directly or through a third party.