Work Health & Safety Superintendent
Projects
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 - Projects, reporting to our Head of Health & Safety and Projects Director. 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 provide strategic WHS leadership across capital projects and construction, while leading a team of senior safety professionals to drive a proactive safety culture across our project portfolio. Working collaboratively with project leaders, contractors and government agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring WHS risks are managed through the project lifecycle and that new assets are safely handed over to operations.
This role is based at our Greenbushes operation on a residential 5:2 roster. Flexible work arrangements are available, and the successful candidate will be provided with company housing (where required) and a company vehicle for work purposes.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading a team of senior safety professionals to foster a positive work environment that delivers quality outcomes for project and 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 project leaders, principal contractors and government bodies;
- Integrating WHS into project governance, safe design, procurement, mobilisation, commissioning and handover;
- Establishing, monitoring and assuring contractor WHS arrangements and high-risk construction work controls;
- Facilitating and coaching in risk assessments, 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:
- Diploma in Work Health & Safety or equivalent (minimum).
- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety, engineering, construction management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
The incumbent should have skills and/or experience in:
- A minimum of five years' experience in a senior WHS leadership role within mining or major projects is preferred, or equivalent experience within a construction or heavy industrial environment;
- Supporting the delivery of brownfield and/or greenfield projects through construction, commissioning and operational handover;
- Building productive working relationships by developing and using collaborative approaches to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and objectives; and
- Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams and influencing contractor safety culture.
Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:
- flexible working environment;
- income protection insurance;
- life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
- competitive 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 Lithium 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 Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium 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.
We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.
This is a residential position. Applicants must live, or be willing to relocate, within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation.