Environment, Health & Safety

EHS Advisor

Sandvik Mining
EHS Advisor – Brisbane, Milton

About the Opportunity

You will play a key part in driving a strong safety culture across our operations. You’ll work closely with the EHS Manager to support operational teams in embedding safe work practices, meeting compliance requirements, and delivering on broader EHS objectives. By providing proactive coaching, hands-on guidance, and strategic support, you’ll help ensure consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all sites. With a strong presence in the field, you will influence frontline leaders, foster ownership, and contribute to building a workplace where safety and compliance are at the core of everything we do.

Responsibilities

Act in full compliance with Sandvik’s EHS Vision and Policy, embedding a strong culture of Zero Harm in all operations.
Ensure alignment with the Sandvik Way, promoting organisational values, business priorities, and compliance with all health, safety, and quality standards.
Provide practical guidance to teams on applying EHS procedures in daily operations, promoting safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
Support the development and use of Safe Work Instructions, Job Risk Analysis, and other EHS documentation, encouraging teams to maintain accurate records.
Help identify hazards and conduct risk assessments, fostering proactive safety behaviours and ownership of risk controls and corrective actions.
Participate in incident reviews, supporting root cause analysis, corrective actions, and sharing learnings to build a continuous improvement culture.
Assist site management in meeting or exceeding EHS standards through audits, benchmarking programs, and consultative arrangements.
Maintain strong visibility in the field, building trust with employees and leaders through engagement and hands-on coaching.
Support inspections, audits, and reporting by helping teams interpret findings, track metrics, and act on improvement opportunities.
Collaborate closely with Operations Management and EHS leaders to influence culture, strengthen leadership, and align site activities with business goals.

About you

You are a safety professional with a tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety (or a related discipline) and proven experience in EHS advisory or support roles within industrial, mining, manufacturing, or service environments. Skilled at engaging and influencing frontline teams, you bring the ability to coach leaders and employees in safe work practices, risk management, and compliance. With strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, you work effectively with EHS Managers and operational leaders to drive cultural and procedural improvements. Comfortable working across diverse environments—from workshops and logistics centers to customer and mine sites—you are proactive, adaptable, and committed to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Agencies need not apply.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

What we offer

Flexible working arrangements, work from the comfort of your own home up 40% of the work week
Company-wide Bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.
Training and development opportunities, from extensive internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.
Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who we are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

For further information about the role please reach out to Recruitment and Talent Manager Sam Lingman @samantha.lingman@sandvik.com

Applications close: 20 October 2025 or prior if ideal candidate selected.

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