Health & Safety Advisor with over 5 years of experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency procedures. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills, effectively building rapport with team members and stakeholders. Committed to enhancing workplace safety through innovative problem-solving and comprehensive safety management strategies, while fostering a culturally diverse and supportive environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Safety Advisor
Terra Mining
01.2022 - 04.2024
Develops and implements safety reporting, ensuring compliance and swift incident notification
Investigates health incidents, advising on risk management for improved safety outcomes
Reviews and updates safety policies, enhancing workplace health standards and procedures
Collaborates with safety committees, supporting representatives for effective issue resolution
Develop and implement comprehensive reporting procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing incident notification processes
Conduct thorough assessments for workers with health concerns, facilitating safe return-to-work arrangements in various mining environments
Propose and drive process improvements, collaborating with health and safety committees to enhance workplace safety measures
Lead investigations into work health and safety incidents, providing expert advice to managers and workers on risk management strategies
Foster strong relationships with HSRs, employee representatives, and Pit permit holders, ensuring seamless communication on safety matters
Analyze safety data to identify trends, implement targeted improvements, and reduce incident rates in mining operations
Reviewing and providing feedback on and improve contractor safety documents including HSE plan, JHAs, CRAWs and SWMS
Conduction routine site inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify, manage and mitigate workplace hazards
Lead investigations into significant incidents, identify preventative measures and manage the incident review process to avoid reoccurrence
Dump Truck Operator
Macmahon
06.2021 - 10.2021
Pre-Start inspections & Post Check inspections
Operating CAT 777Ds
Operating Watercart 773D
Hazard Identification
Attending Pre-Start Meetings
Dump Truck Operator
Workpac
06.2021 - 10.2021
Pre-Start inspections & Post Check inspections
Operating CAT 785C, 789 C & 793Cs
Operating Watercart 773D
Hazard Identification
Attending Pre-Start Meetings
Health & Safety Advisor
Michael Page | Karara Mine Site
01.2020 - 03.2021
Ensure a safe workplace, identifying and addressing risks appropriately and demonstrating positive safety behaviour
Carry out all work in a safe manner ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, other employees, contractors and visitors
Report all incidents and hazards and complete reports as necessary
Safety Advisor
FIFO Nauru Offshore Processing Centre
11.2017 - 10.2020
Participate in “Take 5’s”, safety inspections, safety meetings and ongoing safety improvements
Adhere to Karara safe operating procedures including wearing PPE where required
Assist with the planning and implementation of health and safety improvement initiatives
Identify practical solutions to health and safety issues or problems
Assist management in budgeting for safety requirements
Provide leadership necessary to ensure work is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with both Company standards and statutory requirements
Assist in the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of health and safety management standards, procedures, tools and templates
Support the effective application of Karara’s risk management processes including risk assessments at the personal, group and organisational level
Participate in incident investigations and support the tracking of preventative actions through to completion
Maintain integrity of data in the Karara incident management database
Conduct data analysis to identify trends and inform health and safety improvement initiatives
Provide specialist advice and support with regard to all relevant health and safety legislation and Karara’s safety policies and procedures
Promoting healthy and safe working methods and practices on site across all employees in a high-risk environment for approximately 80 employees (across 2 x Safety Advisors)
Ensuring safety compliance under the health and safety policies across the whole organization, produce monthly reports
Running toolbox meetings, including updates on Covid 19, Manual handling, injuries
Identifying, recording and reporting hazards, accidents, injuries and health issues using riskware system
Assisting with investigation of accidents, studying possible causes and providing remedial advice
Conducted regular audits on all equipment
Conducting regular health and safety training sessions for management, supervisors and workers
Supported the risk assessment coordinator in conducting the risk assessment across the site
Responsible for conducting drug and alcohol screening
Random drug screening and regular alcohol testing
Assisting with rehabilitation of workers after accidents and overseeing their successful return to work
Coordinating emergency procedures and first aid crews
Developing OHS plans and monitoring compliance
Inspecting workplace and related tools and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations
Education
Diploma of Risk and Security Management -
Asset College
BRISBANE
Lead Initial response to and investigate WHS incidents -
Pinnacles Safety & Training
Conduct safety and health incidents -
Pinnacles Safety & Training
Diploma of Work Health -
R-Training PTY LTD
BRISBANE
11.2017
Diploma of Leadership and Management -
Asset College
11.2017
ICAM Lead Investigator Training -
Pinnacles Safety & Training
SYDNEY
04.2016
Skills
Machine operations
Interpersonal communication
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Microsoft Office
Time management
Cultural sensitivity
Incident investigation
Fire fighting
Conflict resolution
Quick learning
Safety compliance
Risk assessment
Emergency procedures
Workplace inspections
Workplace Audits
Personal Information
Title: Health & Safety Advisor
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling
Cooking
Watching Movies/TV Shows
Hanging out with peers
Timeline
Health & Safety Advisor
Terra Mining
01.2022 - 04.2024
Dump Truck Operator
Macmahon
06.2021 - 10.2021
Dump Truck Operator
Workpac
06.2021 - 10.2021
Health & Safety Advisor
Michael Page | Karara Mine Site
01.2020 - 03.2021
Safety Advisor
FIFO Nauru Offshore Processing Centre
11.2017 - 10.2020
Diploma of Risk and Security Management -
Asset College
Lead Initial response to and investigate WHS incidents -
Pinnacles Safety & Training
Conduct safety and health incidents -
Pinnacles Safety & Training
Diploma of Work Health -
R-Training PTY LTD
Diploma of Leadership and Management -
Asset College
ICAM Lead Investigator Training -
Pinnacles Safety & Training
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