Introduction

Our client, a Tier 1 global mining organisation at the forefront of energy transition and sustainable resource development, is seeking a highly experienced Principal Health & Safety professional to play a critical leadership role on a flagship project in Western Australia.

This FIFO role will be offered on a 2:1 roster, with potential flexibility toward a 4:3 roster, supporting both project delivery and operational readiness phases.

What are you going to do 

As the Lead Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for establishing and governing robust safety systems across complex, high-hazard environments. Partnering closely with engineering, commissioning, operations, and major contractors, you will ensure the project meets regulatory requirements, corporate safety standards, and critical control frameworks.

This role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership, technical process safety expertise, and operational engagement, with significant visibility and influence across senior leadership and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement the Health & Safety strategy aligned with corporate standards and material risk frameworks
  • Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on H&S risks, controls, performance, and resourcing
  • Lead process safety initiatives including Bowtie analysis, HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA assessments
  • Establish and govern critical control standards for catastrophic risks including hydrogen, process safety, HV systems, and mobile equipment
  • Develop and oversee risk registers, safety case documentation, and major hazard management processes
  • Embed H&S requirements into engineering design, procurement, and contractor management processes
  • Support commissioning readiness, operational transition, and pre-start-up safety reviews
  • Lead critical control verification programs and assurance activities
  • Review incident investigations using ICAM or equivalent methodologies
  • Ensure contractor safety systems, permits, and risk assessments meet project standards
  • Maintain strong field presence across construction, commissioning, and early operations
  • Drive continuous improvement in serious injury and fatality prevention and process safety performance
  • Support regulatory compliance, audits, and external assurance readiness

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Experience in Health & Safety within mining, energy, chemicals, or heavy industrial environments
  • Demonstrated experience supporting major construction, commissioning, or operational readiness phases
  • Strong expertise in critical risk management, process safety, and catastrophic hazard controls
  • Experience leading risk assessments including HAZOP, HAZID, Bowties, and incident investigations
  • Experience working in complex contractor environments and large-scale projects
  • Experience with hydrogen systems, explosive atmospheres, or dangerous goods environments
  • Operational experience in processing plants, metallurgical facilities, or energy projects
  • Experience establishing safety systems for new or emerging technologies
  • Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health & Safety, Engineering, or Process Safety
  • ICAM Lead Investigator certification or equivalent
  • Internal Auditor qualification (WHS Management Systems) highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of Western Australian WHS and Mining legislation
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Highly developed communication and engagement skills
  • Practical, solutions-focused approach to risk management
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Commitment to building and sustaining a positive safety culture

What we offer

  • Work for a Tier one mining business
  • FIFO on 2:1 roster
  • Work on a high profile project within the business
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Click the link to reply or forward your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 21 March 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-278307

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Corporate recruiter

Michael Shirley

+61 8 9429 5640

Contact

Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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