Safety Officer

As Safety Officer, you will work closely with Drillers, Offsiders, Supervisors, client representatives and site HSE teams to support the safe commissioning, start-up and operation of a specialist land drilling rig.

You will provide practical day-to-day safety support, coach frontline teams, strengthen permit and risk controls, conduct field inspections and ensure compliance with company standards, client procedures and Western Australian legislative requirements.

This role will suit an experienced safety professional who is comfortable working around drilling equipment, mobile plant and high-risk activities, and who enjoys being visible in the field, building credibility with crews and delivering practical safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HSE support across land drilling, commissioning and field operations.
• During the first two months in Perth, develop, review and prepare HSE documentation, including procedures, SWMS, JHAs, risk assessments, work packs and supporting mobilisation documentation.
• Support the safe mobilisation, start-up and operation of the VR-330 drill rig and mobile equipment.
• Conduct inspections, audits and field safety interactions.
• Review permits, JHAs, SWMS, Take 5s, work packs and pre-start risk assessments.
• Provide oversight of high-risk work including lifting, confined space, mobile plant and stored energy.
• Investigate incidents and hazards, complete root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and coaching on hazard identification, critical controls and risk management.
• Maintain HSE records, statistics and statutory compliance documentation.
• Liaise with client HSE teams, site management, supervisors and frontline crews.
• Support emergency response, injury management, wellbeing initiatives and continuous improvement.