Company :

Hastings Deering (PNG) Limited

About Us:

Hastings Deering (PNG) Limited is one of the largest Caterpillar dealer networks in the world. We sell, service and support the complete range of Caterpillar machinery used in the mining, construction, agricultural, materials handling and government sectors. Over the last 75 years, we have built a reputation for hiring and developing the industry’s best and delivering an exemplary level of service to our customers and colleagues.

About the Role:

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Safety Advisor join our Safety Department team based in Port Moresby.

This role primarily exists coordinate all aspects of OHS at Business Centre/Site level, ensuring continuing compliance with Company standards and current legislation and regulation.

Reporting to the Safety Superintendent, PNG & Solomon Island, your competency, and experience will include:

• Ensure safety goals are achieved through personal commitment, no harm to self or others and participation in safety initiatives.
• Ensure business direction, team purpose, and change agenda is understood, agreed to and work activities are aligned.
• Proactively seek and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and manager to deliver results.
• Provide advice and assistance to facilitate a safe working environment and ensure that all work practices are in accordance with Company policy and recognized and legislated OH&S regulations and procedures.
• Coordinate accident/incident investigation, reporting and corrective actions.
• Coordinate Workplace Rehabilitation Program for injured employees to ensure best recovery and premium minimization.
• Ensure environmental policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Assist in the inductions and training of employees in compliance with site and Company requirements and legislation and record and maintain in appropriate registers and report.

About You:

• Must have Grade 12 school certificate.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or National Certificate 2 in Training and Assessment
• Workplace Rehabilitation Coordinator qualifications
• ICAM or recognized root cause analyses qualifications.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous exposure to mining/heavy equipment industries and the legislation and regulations they operate within.
• Incident investigation and reporting experience.
• Experience in undertaking safety incident investigations with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

“Only Port Moresby based candidates are required to apply.”

To express interest for this challenging and rewarding role, submit your application including current updated CV, copies of certificates, references, police clearance and apply via Workday Career page.

Applications without valid Police Clearance Certificates will not be considered.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button.

Enquiries: Please call our HR Team on (675) 300 8300

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close Friday 25th April 2025