Senior Advisor – Health and Safety

About The Project

Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (KMS) is a 50/50 joint venture between Sheffield Resources Limited and YGH Australia Investment Pty Ltd (Yansteel). The Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project (Thunderbird) is located mid-way between Derby and Broome, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. 

Thunderbird is one of the largest and highest-grade zircon mineral sands deposits in the world and contains valuable heavy minerals including ilmenite, zircon, leucoxene, and rutile, which are extracted and exported via the Port of Broome. 

Our head office is based in Broome, and together we are focused on delivering economic and social benefits for the West Kimberley and its communities. We do this through living our values of Integrity, Accountability, Humility, Co-Creation and Inclusivity. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Superintendent Health, Safety, Environment and Training, the Senior Advisor Health and Safety ensures safety is embedded as a core priority across all aspects of operations by driving proactive engagement, leading in-field interactions, and verifying the effectiveness of controls for material and fatal risks. Additionally, the position provides oversight and continuous improvement of internal investigation processes, ensuring lessons learned are applied to prevent recurrence and enhance operational safety performance.  

Location & Roster Options

We have a preference for the preferred candidate to reside in the West Kimberley region, with relocation and living allowances provided. However for the right candidate, FIFO from Perth will be considered. 

West Kimberley Resident Roster: 8 days on, 6 off (Bus in, Bus out from Broome)

Perth Resident Roster: 8 days on 6 off from Perth (Fly in, Fly out)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead WHS Governance: Drive and maintain the WHS Management System to achieve zero harm and ensure compliance with WA legislation and business objectives.
• Compliance & Expertise: Maintain expert knowledge of WA WHS laws, codes, and guidelines; act as primary liaison with DMIRS and regulators.
• Risk & Safety Leadership: Oversee risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and lead audits, inspections, and investigations with root cause analysis.
• Training & Mentorship: Deliver induction and competency-based WHS training programs; mentor teams on incident reporting systems and processes.
• Data & Technology: Champion WHS technology systems and analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Contractor & Process Safety: Enforce contractor compliance programs and collaborate with operational leaders to uphold process safety standards.
• Health & Wellbeing: Oversee health and hygiene planning for Thunderbird Operations and foster a psychologically safe workplace culture.
• Communication & Reporting: Prepare high-quality documentation, reports, and presentations; proactively communicate WHS issues and progress.

About You

• Cert IV in Work Health and Safety BSB or equivalent
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role within the resources sector
• HazChem and Pedestrian and Plant Interaction risk management
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Hygiene requirements
• Permit to Work and High Risk Construction Work
• Application of Change Management
• General knowledge of WA workers compensation and injury management processes
• WHS Auditor
• Awareness of Transport, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and Port Operations
• Exposure to operational readiness
• Exposure to community engagement protocols
• Experience in the use of INX In Control and Intuition
• ICAM Investigator

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

KMS is committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workforce culture and environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We acknowledge the different skills, experiences, and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce. 

We strongly encourage applications from our key priority communities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, youth, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

How to Apply

This advert will close on the 15 March , however, should a suitable candidate be found we reserve the right to close the advert earlier.