Sandvik Mining | EHS Specialist
Location: Heatherbrae, NSW

Job Type: Full time

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 – Operations 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 such as workshops, warehouses and customer mine sites—you are proactive, adaptable, and committed to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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

• A competitive remuneration package

• Salary sacrifice options and Length of Service Recognition

• Paid Parental Leave and flexible working options

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

• Employee referral programs

• Performance‑based bonus incentives

• Recognition and reward programs aligned to individual and business performance

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, recognising our ongoing commitment to gender equality, inclusive workplace policies, and meaningful support for women at every stage of their careers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and we encourage you to 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 more information about this position at Sandvik, please visit the Sandvik careers page or contact Chelsea Webb – Chelsea.webb@sandvik.com.

Applications close: 27th July 2026, or prior if ideal candidate selected.