OHS Coordinator (Shire of Coolgardie)

OHS Coordinator (Shire of Coolgardie)

06 Aug
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Gold Fields Group Services (Pty
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Shire of Coolgardie

06 Aug

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty

Shire of Coolgardie

8/6 FIFO ex Perth roster

Influence culture, build leadership capability, and drive critical risk management

WHS qualification & safety experience required The Opportunity Reporting to the Superintendent: Occupational Health & Safety, you will lead a small team of Safety Advisors and play a key role in shaping the safety culture and risk management maturity across St Ives Gold Mine. This is an opportunity for an experienced safety leadership professional who is passionate about developing people, influencing operational leaders, and ensuring critical risks are effectively managed. You'll work closely with site leadership teams to create practical, risk-based solutions that improve safety performance while supporting safe and productive operations.

Success in this role will come from your ability to build strong relationships, challenge thinking constructively, develop capability within your team, and translate safety systems and data into meaningful improvements in the field. Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles. Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period.

Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process. Why You'll Love Working for Us Permanent role with a leading international gold producer

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to 10% per annum

Monthly private health insurance allowance

5 weeks annual leave





Long service leave after 5 years (pro rata) What You'll Do Lead, coach and develop a team of safety professionals, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused safety function

Partner with operational leaders to strengthen risk ownership and embed effective risk management practices across site

Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of critical risk management systems and verification activities

Coach supervisors and frontline leaders in hazard identification, risk assessment, critical controls and operational decision-making

Lead and support ICAM (or equivalent) investigations, ensuring robust causal analysis and meaningful corrective actions

Monitor safety performance and emerging trends, using data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement

Facilitate effective assurance activities that focus on learning, verification and operational improvement rather than compliance alone

Support compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and Gold Fields standards

Contribute to site safety strategy, annual planning and continuous improvement initiatives

Build strong working relationships across all levels of the operation to influence positive safety outcomes

Champion a culture where people feel respected,



supported and empowered to speak up about risk What You'll Bring Demonstrated leadership experience within a health and safety role in mining, resources, construction or heavy industry

Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating a team of safety professionals

Strong knowledge of contemporary risk management principles and critical control management

Proven ability to influence operational leaders and drive behavioural and cultural change

Experience conducting and facilitating incident investigations (ICAM preferred)

Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience using safety management systems and data to drive improvement initiatives

Current C Class Manual Driver's Licence

Qualification in Work Health & Safety (Cert IV minimum, Diploma or higher highly regarded) About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth.

Join Gold

Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about adaptable working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.

How to Apply To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21ST OF AUGUST, 2026

📌 OHS Coordinator (Shire of Coolgardie)
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📍 Shire of Coolgardie

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