Karara Mining Limited (KML) is a joint venture between Gindalbie Metals Limited and AnSteel, one of the largest iron ore producers and steel makers in China. Located 200km south-east of Geraldton, Western Australia, Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers.

With an expected mine life of 30+ years, it will underpin a long-term iron ore business and provide sustainable benefits to the regional community in which we operate. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks.

We are seeking a Site Hygienist to join our site-based Health, Safety & Training team, being responsible to ensure the health of employees through the delivery of professional hygiene monitoring programs.

The Hygienist will help facilitate Karara’s health programs and support staff in the implementation and management phases, ensure compliance with legislation, meet organisational and business requirements and deliver expert advice on hygiene, dust, radiation, noise and ventilation aspects of safety compliance.

This position operates on an 8 days on 6 days off roster.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Tertiary Qualification in Science or health related discipline
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written report writing skills
• Ability to use experience and knowledge to interpret data / find practical solutions - DMIRS SRS database experience
• Experience working within the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Work Health and Safety Regulations (Mines) 2022.
• Good project management skills, with the ability to engage successfully with both workers and managers
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• National Police Clearance
• Permanent work rights in Australia 

Desirable Qualifications

• Hold current Surface Ventilation Officer and Noise Officer qualifications and capabilities
• Hold postgraduate qualifications in Occupational Hygiene or be working towards (highly regarded)
• Membership with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists or ability to obtain
• Conduct workplace exposure monitoring for physical, biological and chemical hazards including dust, silica, chemical and biological agent
• Provide expert Occupational Hygiene advice

The Karara lifestyle 

Being only a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip at Karara. Our Family friendly rosters provide the opportunity for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling. The mid-west offers a more temperate climate than other iron ore mining regions in the Pilbara region. The Karara village offers high quality amenities with permanent ensuited rooms for our employees, Weekly department BBQs, 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing; an eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, as well as swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, volleyball facilities, refurbished gym and renovated dining and recreational room facilities and wet mess/tavern