Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.
Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Safety Officer to provide site-based safety support across Rio Tinto’s QAL and BSL operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HSE professional looking to gain valuable experience within a major heavy-industry environment, working alongside experienced operational and safety teams.
This is a site-based role for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Supervisor and working in a collaborative and exciting environment, you will:
- Provide day-to-day HSE support to site-based teams
- Conduct field interactions, safety observations and site inspections
- Support incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions
- Assist with risk assessments, JHAs, SWMS, Take 5s and safety documentation
- Coach workers and leaders on safe work practices and site requirements
- Support compliance with safety procedures, policies and legislative requirements
- Participate in toolbox talks, pre-starts and safety meetings
- Monitor hazards, controls and close-out of corrective actions
- Support onboarding, inductions and contractor safety requirements
- Build strong relationships with operational teams, site leaders and contractors
- Relevant HSE / WHS qualifications, ideally a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry qualification
- Previous experience in heavy industry, construction, mining, manufacturing, processing or a similar site-based environment
- Approximately 1+ year of relevant HSE experience is welcomed, provided you have strong capability and the right attitude
- Practical understanding of safety systems, risk management, compliance and incident reporting
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with workers, contractors and site leadership
- Proactive, hands-on approach to workplace safety
- Ability to work effectively within operational environments
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing
Why Join Chandler Macleod? Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s most experienced workforce partners. You’ll receive a competitive pay rate paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.
Apply Now!
Ready to take the next step? Apply today to join Chandler Macleod for an exciting onsite assignment with Rio Tinto. Applications close 8 October 2026. Chandler Macleod reserves the right to close applications earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
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.au/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.
