Senior Safety Specialist

Overview of the Role

Location: Port Pirie, South Australia

Contract Type: Permanent

Reports To: Safety Superintendent

Are you passionate about safety and ready to take your career to the next level? At Nyrstar, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Safety Specialist to join our team at our Port Pirie site. In this critical role, you will drive the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Safety Management System while fostering a strong safety culture across the site. Your ability to engage, collaborate, and lead will help us achieve world-class safety outcomes and ensure the wellbeing of our employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site safety and business continuity manuals in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Identify system gaps against standards, regulations, and codes of practice; recommend and implement improvements.
• Establish safety and business continuity KPIs and implement system audits to drive continuous improvement.
• Proactively manage safety by identifying opportunities, implementing required safety processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Provide coaching and technical advice to site leaders on safety and business continuity systems.
• Support training and development of staff in safe work practices, hazard identification, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an updated site risk register and conduct audits of high-risk activities in collaboration with operations teams.
• Lead incident investigations, including ICAM processes, and support leaders in reporting and resolving safety issues.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultation and engagement for safety communication and information sharing.
• Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and annual safety reports on KPIs, objectives, and progress against required standards.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and enact improvement strategies.
• Provide support for emergency response activities outside of regular working hours.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Greater than 5 years of demonstrated experience in a similar safety role.
• A relevant Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• A strong knowledge of South Australian WHS legislation, codes of practice, and Australian Standards.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Suite (knowledge of RIMS and SAP advantageous).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for engaging and influencing stakeholders.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage your workload efficiently.
• A commitment to safety and the ability to positively drive safety outcomes across the organization.
• The ability to wear and maintain applicable personal protective equipment (safety glasses, boots, respirator, etc.).

What we offer:

At Nyrstar, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. You will be joining a collaborative team in a global company where innovation and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

From professional development opportunities to being part of an organisation that values safety, accountability, and teamwork, this is your chance to make an impact!

This role offers:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities to support career growth.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse, skilled, and supportive team.
• The chance to contribute to a rewarding safety culture in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• A stable platform as part of an organization supported by global industry leader Trafigura.
• Relocation package for eligible candidates

 Ready to shape the future of global metals with Nyrstar? Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us directly for a confidential discussion. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t delay – apply today!

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future with mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States and Australia. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies.

Nyrstar Australia is a national multi-metals processing and refining business, operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years to produce lead, silver, zinc, and many other materials that are essential for the manufacture of products used by everyone, every day.

Nyrstar Australia employs over 1,400 people across processing plants in Port Pirie and Hobart that operate as two interlinked sites and play a critical role in increasing the value of the metals and minerals obtained from resources sourced from across Australia and around the world.

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Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.