Job Description
Senior Safety Advisor
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Primary Location: Karratha, AU
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Role Overview
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Metso is seeking a confident, capable and proactive Senior Safety Advisor to strengthen HSE at our Karratha Service Centre. This is a permanent, full-time role and will suit someone based in Karratha.
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This is a hands-on, operationally focused role with a clear priority in the first ***** months: working closely with the site leadership team to build a robust, practical safety foundation and support the shift toward an operations-led safety model.
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As the site matures and safety becomes more embedded, the role will broaden into Field Services, moving to a 50:50 split between the Service Centre and field-based work. This will include supporting Field Service teams on site and working alongside customers to strengthen safety outcomes and relationships.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Building the Foundation (Service Centre Focus)
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Supporting the Service Centre leadership team to embed an operations-led approach to safety
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Working alongside supervisors, trades and technicians to build practical, day-to-day safety ownership
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Assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety programs, policies and procedures aligned with Metso, APA and legislative requirements
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Supporting the ongoing improvement of the HSE Management System within the Repair Centre
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Conducting audits, inspections and compliance checks to maintain strong safety standards
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Supporting risk assessments and ensuring effective, practical controls are in place
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Encouraging safe behaviours and constructively challenging unsafe practices
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Leading/ supporting with incident investigations and contributing to meaningful corrective actions
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Supporting safety engagement through conversations, toolbox talks and team forums
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Maintaining awareness of regulatory requirements and supporting compliance activities
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Broadening into Field Services (Service Centre + Field Focus)
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Supporting Field Service teams on site, working alongside supervisors and technicians in a similar capability building role as service centres
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Gaining exposure to site-based risks and applying this to strengthen safety practices
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Supporting interactions with customers to build open and practical safety relationships
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Applying learnings from the Service Centre to uplift field-based safety outcomes
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Spending time in the field to understand work and support safe delivery
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Continuing to support and sustain safety performance at the Service Centre
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About You
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You're a practical and approachable safety professional who understands how work gets done on the ground. You're comfortable being out in the workshop, building relationships, and supporting teams to work safely.
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You're keen to learn, build your experience, and grow your impact over time.
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You will also bring:
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Experience in HSE or safety roles within mining, manufacturing, workshop, repair or heavy industrial environments
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Exposure to field service or site-based work environments
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An operational or trade background with the ability to confidently engage with frontline teams (highly regarded)
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Working knowledge of WHS legislation and safety management systems
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Experience supporting audits, inspections and incident investigations
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Understanding of risk assessments, safe work procedures and controls
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and build trust
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Proficiency in safety systems, reporting tools or willingness to learn
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Injury management and return-to-work exposure (desirable)
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Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent (highly regarded)
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Why This Role Matters
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This role plays an important part in building the foundations for long-term success in Karrtha, supporting leaders and teams to take ownership of safety, strengthening everyday practices, and helping create an approach that can extend into Field Services over time.

📌 Senior Safety Advisor (Karratha)
🏢 Metso
📍 Karratha