Advisor - Safety

As part of forging a stronger Newcrest, we are committed to developing our people. We recognize that building capabilities and creating career opportunities across our business is not only important for our people, but it is critical to our success now and in the future. We are now seeking expressions of interest from current Newcrest staff for the position of Metallurgist at Lihir Gold Operations (LGO)

The role will have responsibility to:

• Engage in HSE programs within the team and across site.
• Drive and influence proactive safety behaviours within the team and others in engagement.
• Ensure all personnel, visitors and contractors comply with site and contractual HSE requirements.
• Plan work so that it can be conducted safely; and consider environmental conditions, nearby activities, and the people and other resources needed to complete the work.
• Engage with operational leaders and teams on day to day and strategic safety and health programs
• Ensure incident investigations are efficiently and effectively carried out and provide guidance and support to operational leaders achieving incident investigation and reporting requirements.
• Actively implements New-safe program in consultation with management and the workforce.
• Provide coaching and support to the workforce in line with safety management initiatives, procedures and processes.
• Participate in and ensure effective health and safety consultation and communication is implemented
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and relevant industry standards of practice.
• Ensure continuous evaluation of the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) aspects of equipment and services.
• Ensure continuous improvement of HSE management practices.

Essential criteria

• 5+ previous years' experience in delivery and assessment of training desirable.
• Tertiary qualification will be an advantage
• Certificate 4 in Work Health and Safety preferred
• PNG Driver's Licence - Class 6 essential

Desirable criteria

• Proficient in English with excellent verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training
• High attention to detail with good time management skills.

The Requirements

• Must be open to FIFO in PNG.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.

Contact Us

We encourage all employees interested in this roles to discuss with their immediate Manager how the opportunity aligns with their career development plan before applying. Please ensure you submit a CV and Covering Letter via the Intranet before the advertised closing date.