Job Advertisement: Senior Mine Safety Officer- Occupational Hygienist (507534)


Senior Mine Safety Officer- Occupational Hygienist (507534)

Summary:
Be responsible for assessing mine operator compliance using the principals of anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of workplace hazards.
Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way.

  • Full time ongoing role available
  • Location – Maitland preferred, however other DPIRD office locations may also be considered.
  • Salary from $159K pa to $184K pa plus super

The Resources Regulator (part of NSW Resources) are establishing a new Mine Safety Health team and are looking for two Occupational Hygienists to join them.
As Occupational Hygienist you’ll be responsible for assessing mine operator compliance using the principals of anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of workplace hazards for workers employed at NSW mines through:

  • Education to the mining industry on key health issues.
  • Site assessments to assess if mines are meeting their obligations of the health control plan particularly with airborne contamination.
  • Targeted assessments on identified health issues.
  • Reactive assessment and management of incidents and complaints.

You’ll also provide technical expertise and advice on these matters to the wider Resources Regulator team in relation to WHS compliance and enforcement at NSW mines.

To be successful you’ll need to have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Hygiene.
  • Provisional or Full Member of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists or be eligible to obtain either level of membership.
  • A current Class C driver licence as well as the ability willingness to travel as required.
  • The ability to work on weekends and backshifts and respond to incidents out of normal business hours on a rostered basis.
  • Sound knowledge of work health and safety related legislation, occupational Hygiene and auditing methodologies (especially as it applies to the NSW mining industry)
  • Demonstrated experience in development, coordination and delivery of occupational hygiene assessment and improvement strategies at both an industry and regulatory level.

Things to know about the role:

Sounds interesting?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm, Sunday 9 February 2025.
For more information about the role please reach out to Dwaine Jones, Deputy Chief Inspector on 0447 800 590 or via dwaine.jones@regional.nsw.gov.au. You can also download the Role Description.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.

Please note:
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

About the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The department is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

 

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