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Based in Whyalla reporting to the Senior Specialist Health, Hygiene & Safety, the Safety Specialist contributes to the success of Liberty Primary Steel (LPS) through the advice, support and mentoring on the full range of operational and strategic safety issues to the operational workforce inclusive of contracting groups.The Safety Specialist supports a safety maturity and improvement culture and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Company values.This role offers flexible working arrangement including FIFO optional.Key responsibilities:Build and foster strong relationships across business units and support servicesProvide solid advice and solutions at both a strategic and tactical level by providing guidance and support on safety related issues, including investigations and risk mitigationDrive our continuous improvement and site safe systems of work frameworkFacilitate incident investigations, hazard identification and risk assessmentsSupport line leaders to ensure the effective implementation and communication of the health and safety policy, standards, programs and proceduresConduct audits of business processes that are associated with inherently high-risk activitiesSupport the implementation of new safety initiativesCoach and mentor workforce understanding of safe work practicesEnsure compliance with relevant legislative requirements through observation, auditing and facilitating corrective actions.About your experienceOur ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence outcomes, be energised and positive in nature, as well as have the drive and tenacity to be a strong advocate to making things happen. This will be coupled with decision-making capacity alongside conceptual thinking, problem solving, and auditing skills.You also have:Relevant Health & Safety qualification(s) coupled with industry experienceStrong understanding of safety best practice standards and relevant legislation/regulationsCurrent and valid driving license essentialExperience in conducting risk assessments and incident investigationsEffective at influencing and coaching a wide variety of stakeholdersInnovative and creative approach to safety with a proactive attitudeAbility to work autonomouslyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCompetent in Windows Office OS environmentThorough appreciation of the need for confidentiality of information.About our teamGFG Alliance Australia operates an end to end mining, steel, construction and energy business. With over 160 sites and more than 6700 people, we provide steel for Australias leading infrastructure projects.A member of the GFG Alliance group, Liberty Primary Steel is located at Whyalla, South Australia, approximately 400 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. We operate an integrated steelworks including steel making, blast furnace, coke oven and rolling mill facilities. Producing billet for rolling in Liberty Steel and other manufacturing sites and for export, together with rail and structural steel products. We look for exceptional talent from a broad range of backgrounds, to bring high energy and drive innovation. We foster a culture where people and the business can flourish and develop.Why consider Whyalla?Located on Eyre Peninsulas Spencer Gulf in South Australia, Whyalla is an important hub and the regions biggest city for retail shopping. Whyalla boasts a warm climate, accessible ocean shores and saltwater fishing. Whyalla is well served with educational facilities where students can gain a quality education from primary school to university without leaving the City.We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusionWe are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we are committed to building a team that reflects this.Next stepsWe are committed to uncompromising levels of safety, strong customer centricity and diversity. Wherever they are in the world, our people are our greatest asset. We would love you to be part of our journey.We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.About the companyGFG Alliance is a collection of global businesses and investments, owned by Sanjeev Gupta and his family, with an ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030. #J-18808-Ljbffr