Shae Maree Martin

• Lead the site-wide HSET function for a complex underground mining operation, providing strategic and operational leadership across Health, Safety, Environment, Emergency Response and Training.
• Key Achievements & Responsibilities
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary HSET and Emergency Response teams, supporting operational leaders across multiple departments.
• Design, implement, and continually improve the site Health and Safety Management System, including PHMPs, WRACs, TARPs and Critical Control verification.
• Provide trusted advisory support to the General Manager and leadership team on risk, compliance, and regulator engagement.
• Strengthen lead and lag indicator analysis to proactively identify trends and drive targeted risk controls.
• Oversee injury management and return-to-work programs, ensuring fair, compliant and timely outcomes.
• Lead emergency preparedness, drills and scenario testing to maintain site readiness.
• Improve safety culture and operational discipline, contributing to a 20% reduction in workplace incidents.
• Ensure compliance with environmental approvals and stakeholder obligations, including community and Native Title considerations.

• Reported directly to the General Manager with full accountability for HSET performance.
• Key Achievements
• Led the development and implementation of PHMPs, Critical Control Management, hygiene monitoring and health surveillance programs.
• Directed Emergency Response capability and training compliance through structured Training Needs Analyses.
• Assessed and approved contractor Safety Management Systems and strengthened contractor onboarding processes.
• Managed workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Delivered audits, investigations and performance reporting to drive continuous improvement.
• Implemented a SharePoint-based Contractor Document Management System to improve governance and efficiency.
• Successfully supported ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification outcomes.

• Established compliant and practical Safety Management Systems.
• Implemented cost-effective contractor and site access controls.
• Reduced TRIFR through targeted risk management and leadership coaching.
• Led high-level incident investigations and facilitated site-wide risk assessments.

• Developed incident investigation and contractor management systems.
• Delivered training, audits and risk assessments.
• Completed comprehensive gap analyses of Health & Safety systems.

• Led risk management systems and injury rehabilitation programs.
• Managed Emergency Response capability and supervised Safety Advisors.
• Conducted investigations, audits, inspections and workforce training.
• Health & Safety Advisor (Nov 2009 – Nov 2012)
• Supported hazard identification, ICAM investigations and training development.

• Progressed through Health Coordinator, H&S Advisor, Injury Management Advisor and Emergency Services roles, building strong foundations in operational safety, health surveillance, emergency response and workforce training.
• Earlier Career Roles

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The BSB51107 Diploma of Management is a nationally recognised vocational qualification that reflects the role of individuals who manage the work of others, add value to organisational practices, and contribute to planning, implementing and evaluating management activities across industries.

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