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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Denise Koh

Perth,WA

Summary

Health and Safety Advisor with experience enhancing safety performance and working closely with front-line leaders in the mining industry. Committed to fostering a positive, proactive approach to safety through operational engagement and structured coaching. Seeking the opportunity to join a forward-thinking team to utilise and continue developing my strong interpersonal skills, data analysis capabilities, and familiarity with WHS legislation to enable a safe and supportive work environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health and Safety Advisor

Fortescue Metals Group
Iron Bridge, Western Australia
07.2022 - Current
  • Support and coach front-line leaders to enhance safety performance whilst meeting operational targets
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits across operational teams
  • Develop and implement safety procedures in accordance with regulatory standards
  • Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and prevent recurrence
  • Coordinate and facilitate training programs to enhance leadership awareness and adherence to safety requirements
  • Monitor and analyse safety performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Assist with development and implementation of risk management systems
  • Collaborate and liaise with management to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Health, Safety, and Environment Advisor

Sodexo
, Western Australia
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conducted risk assessments aimed at incident prevention and risk minimisation
  • Lead and support incident investigations to prevent recurrence.
  • Facilitated safety training sessions to enhance employee awareness and adherence to safety processes.
  • Collaborated and liaised with management to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Health Promotion Officer

Wirraka Maya Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC)
South Hedland, Western Australia
04.2020 - 02.2022
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify community health priorities for program design
  • Developed and evaluated health promotion campaigns to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health literacy
  • Liaised with local health service providers and organisations to implement health initiatives
  • Completed risk assessments and initiated safety actions within WMHSAC's safety committee
  • Planned and organised community events to enhance engagement and awareness
  • Created curriculum and educational resources to support health promotion goals
  • Secured funding through grant writing for health promotion programs

Education

Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
12-2023

Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety

North Regional TAFE
WA
11-2021

Certificate IV - Training & Assessment

North Regional TAFE
WA
09-2021

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Curtin University
Perth, WA
12-2019

Associate of Science - Health Promotion

Curtin University
Perth, WA
12-2019

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Risk assessment
  • Incident investigation
  • Data analysis
  • Leadership development
  • Adaptable

Certification

  • Lead Auditor in OHS ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 19011:2018, SAI Global - April 2025
  • Power BI - Desktop Level One, AIM WA - April 2025
  • Alcohol and Other Drug Testing, Progressive Diagnostics - February 2023
  • ICAM, Safety Wise - 2022

Affiliations

  • Fortescue Rookies and Coaches Program - Organisational Development - 2023
  • Fortescue NextGen Leadership Team Member, Communication and Social Media Pod - 2022-2023
  • Health Promotion Intern, Cockburn Integrated Health - 2019
  • Curtin University Volunteer - 2019
  • Teach, Learn, Grow (TLG) Volunteer - 2017 - 2019

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Health and Safety Advisor

Fortescue Metals Group
07.2022 - Current

Health, Safety, and Environment Advisor

Sodexo
02.2022 - 07.2022

Health Promotion Officer

Wirraka Maya Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC)
04.2020 - 02.2022

Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety

Queensland University of Technology

Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety

North Regional TAFE

Certificate IV - Training & Assessment

North Regional TAFE

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Curtin University

Associate of Science - Health Promotion

Curtin University

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