Job Description

Shutdown Safety Advisor

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Safety Advisor the successful candidate will support a safe and collaborative work environment by actively coaching, guiding, and assisting frontline workers and line leaders in the application of safety procedures and tools. The role promotes consistent safety practices, supports compliance with site requirements, and contributes to continuous improvement through visible, practical safety support in shutdown environments.

Responsibilities include:

• provide visible and proactive safety leadership during shutdown activities, supporting frontline workers, supervisors and contractors to safely manage elevated risk environments and compressed work schedules;
• verify implementation and compliance of Isolation and Permit to Work systems, including energy isolation, confined space, hot work, working at heights, lifting operations and electrical work prior to task commencement;
• conduct field verifications to confirm shutdown risk assessments (SWMS/JHA), critical controls and permit conditions are correctly implemented before work proceeds;
• assist and coach shutdown supervisors and contractor leads in conducting field inspections, ensuring critical risks are identified, controlled and continuously monitored during execution;
• monitor simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) and high contractor density environments to ensure task interaction risks are identified and managed effectively;
• participate in and support shutdown pre-start meetings and toolbox talks, reinforcing risk awareness, fatigue management, and escalation pathways during high workload periods;
• conduct task interactions and targeted safety observations focusing on critical risk activities (e.g., confined space, working at heights, lifting, live plant interfaces, mobile equipment interaction); and
• conduct shutdown specific audits and compliance checks.

About the Candidate:

• Cert IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety (e.g., BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent);
• training in incident investigation methodologies (e.g., ICAM or Taproot);
• BSB50920 Diploma of Quality Auditing (desirable);
• minimum 2 years’ experience in surface mining, processing and/or Shutdown environments;
• strong hazard identification and risk assessment skills relevant to shutdown environments;
• well-developed change management, influencing, and advocacy skills; and
• developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the workforce

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• flexible working environment;
• income protection insurance;
• life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• competitive parental leave policy;
• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.