Head of Safety

About the Company:

Norwest Crane Hire is renowned for providing quality crane, transport, logistics, and labour services to major mining and resource companies. We take pride in being more than just a service provider; we are a trusted partner dedicated to our clients’ success. Our personal approach and collaborative spirit set us apart in delivering optimal lifting and transport solutions.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Safety to lead safety across all sites. Reporting to the General Manager, in this newly established role, you will shape the company-wide safety culture, set strategic direction, and ensure initiatives align with business goals. Providing leadership and direction to the HSE Manager (and HSE Advisors), you will work closely with the Superintendent and Supervision teams to focus on leadership, continuous improvement, strategic oversight, and safety culture within operations, as well as ensuring the company meets or exceeds all legislative and customer safety standards and practices. This role requires you to interact and influence at the highest levels of the organisation, and our clients, but also be able to dip in to day-to-day safety operations in peak or critical periods, providing on-site leadership presence. This role will be a key contributor to our pursuit to continually elevate safety and quality in our operations.

Lead the safety strategy and long-term vision for Norwest

Working with operational and business leaders to ensure that the Workplace Health and Safety Plan is met

Drive a strong safety culture across multi-site operations and all levels of the organisation

Embed WHS responsibilities within leadership and supervisory roles

Analyse incident trends and provide recommendations to executive leadership

Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture, engagement, and performance

Develop and maintain relationships with client leaders, both internal and external

Ensure that Norwest meets or exceeds legislative and compliance requirements in all areas of safety.

Lead and manage the HSEQ team

Crisis and incident response management

Lead the organisation through the transition to ISO certification

Ability to travel regularly, with this role being either based locally (Port Hedland or Newman) or FIFO into our Pilbara operations.

Cert IV in Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (highly advantageous)

Incident Investigation Qualifications & Experience desirable (such as ICAM, 5 Why’s, Human Factors etc)

Current Australian ‘C’ Class Licence or above

Senior-level experience in safety leadership, preferably in crane operations, mining services or a similar industry

Strategic thinker with a proven ability to shape culture and influence leaders

Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and safety governance

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to translate regulatory requirements and operational insights into strategic initiatives

Additional Information:

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a medical examination and working rights check.

How to Apply:

Ready to join our team? Apply now through Seek with your CV outlining relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Norwest values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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