Safety Advisor - Exploration

Cloncurry, Queensland, AustraliaPosted Oct 21, 2026

Job description

As a Safety Advisor

  • Exploration reporting to the Exploration Manager
  • EVA, you will help keep our exploration people and contractors safe by supporting strong safety systems, training and reporting. You will work closely with Exploration Managers, the Site Senior Executive (SSE) and other stakeholders, both on-lease and off-lease, to manage the risks that come with drilling, remote work and field operations. Harmony is committed to supporting local and regional employment. We strongly encourage applications from people living in Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Townsville and surrounding North Queensland communities. This role will be DIDO from local communities or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville to our site in Cloncurry with local candidates highly regarded. The roster is 8 days on, 6 days off.

Key responsibilities

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all personnel and contractors. Support the SSE in meeting statutory obligations across mining lease and exploration activities. Support and maintain the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and keep safety procedures current and practical. Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments and critical controls for exploration risks, including drilling, remote work, working at heights, vehicle operation and fatigue.

Monitor high-risk work and contractor safety performance against company standards. Support Supervisors, Geologists Conduct safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment and work processes. Support incident investigations, safety reporting and corrective actions. Assist with emergency preparedness, response planning and emergency exercises.

Work with site safety and training teams to develop and improve exploration safety training.

About you

Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety (or equivalent) Experience in safety management on heavy drilling equipment RIIRIS402E Carry Out the Risk Management Process (formerly G2) S1, S2, S3 / G1, G8, G9 units of competency (or equivalent) to meet supervisory requirements under the MQSHA Incident investigation training (ICAM, Tap.

RooT or equivalent) Current First Aid and CPR certification Current C Class Driver’s Licence

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