Robert Storey
Perth,WA
Summary
Dynamic Health and Safety Advisor with extensive experience at Fortescue Metals Group, skilled in risk assessment and incident management. Proven ability to lead investigations and coach teams, fostering a culture of safety. Highly motivated with a strong track record in contractor management and compliance within high-pressure environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Advisor
Fortescue Metals Group
01.2025 - Current
- Improved workplace safety culture through strong relationship building, cross-department collaboration, and proactive contractor management.
- Led incident reduction efforts through effective management, investigation facilitation, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Managed DMIRS reporting for notifiable and reportable incidents, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
- Performed data analysis, trend identification, and reporting to management to support informed safety decisions.
- Supported critical risk management through field engagement, control verification, and alignment with organisational risk frameworks.
Shutdown Safety Specialist
Fortescue Metals Group
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated up to 20 safety advisors during major shutdowns, including KPI delegation, coaching and on-site leadership.
- Ensured vendor compliance with WA WHS legislation for all site-based shutdown activities through regular auditing, documentation checks and onboarding.
- Focused on injury prevention in high-risk shutdown environments, through active field presence, task-specific risk assessment and targeted training.
- Experienced in managing incidents through investigation facilitation, interviews, root cause analysis, and monitoring action effectiveness.
Health and Safety Advisor
AusGroup, An Altrad Company
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided HSE support across fabrication workshops and local construction sites, focusing on risk assessment, contractor engagement and safety leadership.
- Promoted to HSE Lead for one major one-month shutdown at Chevrons Wheatstone facility, managing a team of 4 HSE personnel, coordinating shutdown activities, and ensuring compliance with Chevron's safety systems and WA WHS legislation.
- Transitioned into a specialist HSE role supporting ongoing maintenance at Chevron's Wheatstone and Barrow Island sites, with responsibilities including permit-to-work oversight, critical risk management and field based verification activities.
Safety and Compliance Officer
Rackman Australia
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Supported WHS compliance and safety culture development in a construction work environment.
- Assisted in implementing and monitoring basic safety systems.
- Collaborated with site teams to promote safe installation practices and risk assessment.
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
Various Employers
01.2011 - 12.2020
- Delivered personal training and group fitness instruction for over 10 years.
- Managed day-to-day operations of a small group fitness gym for 2 years.
- Built a foundation in leadership, time management and customer service.
Education
Curtin University
Bentley, WA01-2019
Challenger TAFE
Fremantle, WA01-2012
Christian Brothers College
Fremantle, WA01-2010
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Training & Coaching
- Risk Awareness and Hazard Identification
- Leadership and Team Coordination
- Adaptability Across Industries
- Positive Attitude and High Energy
Accomplishments
- Over 5 years of experience as a health and safety professional across the construction, oil and gas, and mining sectors.
- Completion of my Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety & Environment) at Curtin University.
Certification
- Certificate 3 and 4 in Personal Training
- Internal and External Auditor
- Lead Auditor
- ICAM Lead Investigator
Timeline
Health and Safety Advisor
Fortescue Metals Group
01.2025 - Current
Shutdown Safety Specialist
Fortescue Metals Group
06.2023 - 01.2025
Health and Safety Advisor
AusGroup, An Altrad Company
01.2021 - 02.2023
Safety and Compliance Officer
Rackman Australia
11.2019 - 02.2021
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
Various Employers
01.2011 - 12.2020
Curtin University
Challenger TAFE
Christian Brothers College
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