Possession Protection Officer

oin Our Team as a Possession Protection Officer – Elevate Your Career in Safety and Risk Management!

Are you ready to take the next step in your safety career with a Tier 1 Mining company? We are seeking motivated and qualified individuals to become Possession Protection Officers, playing a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient working environments across complex mining operations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic team, gain hands-on experience in safeworking functions, and contribute to safety excellence in one of the industry’s leading organizations.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in planning and executing safeworking activities for multi-contractor obstructions across inland and coastal operations.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including Train Control, Network Specialists, and Planning departments, to facilitate obstruction planning and safe execution.
• Support RTIO’s Renewals, Maintenance, and Major Projects teams by ensuring all safeworking activities comply with operational rules and safety legislation.
• Participate in infield interactions, inspections, and audits to evaluate and engage safeworking personnel for compliance.
• Manage engagement, performance, and quality of safeworking services delivered by contract partners.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous safety improvement by embracing new technologies and best practices.
• Coach, mentor, and train safeworking personnel from M1 to M5 levels, including signing off safeworking logbooks as a recognised On-Job Trainer.
• Provide practical infield coaching, support interpretation of RTIO Rules of Operation (ROR), and assist with the practical application of procedures.
• Proactively communicate safety initiatives and improvement opportunities with stakeholders and assist in developing site safety management plans.

Required Skills:

• Sound understanding of safeworking procedures and regulations within the mining industry.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to assess practical skills of safeworking personnel; mentoring and coaching skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience working in multi-contractor environments.
• Knowledge of RTIO operating rules and safety legislation.
• Familiarity with infield safety audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or training role within safeworking teams.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Proven experience in safeworking or a related safety role within the mining or heavy industry sector.
• Qualification to Safeworking M5 Level is highly desirable; relevant safety certifications are advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams effectively.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including potentially remote or field-based environments.
• Positive safety mindset and commitment to fostering a safety-driven culture.

If you are passionate about safety, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to advance your career through structured development, we want to hear from you! Take the opportunity to be part of a leading organization committed to safety excellence and continuous improvement. Apply now and start your journey toward becoming a key contributor to safe and successful mining operations!

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.