Specialist - SHES

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

As a SHES Specialist – Transport Safety, you’ll play a key role in strengthening Orica’s safety culture by embedding SHES procedures into our transport systems. You’ll bring specialist expertise to ensure alignment with Group standards while driving the development and implementation of effective Transport Safety Programs.

This role also leads assurance activities to monitor compliance and performance, supports continuous improvement, and contributes to the broader SHES systems and governance framework. If you're passionate about safety, systems, and making a real impact across logistics operations, this is a great opportunity to grow with a global leader.

What you will be doing

• Drives the development and implementation of programs and initiatives to manage risk in the transport systems across the Asia business.
• Contributes to the annual SHES strategy and planning process or to the annual regional improvement plan.
• Support the development of regional standardised and simplified SHES management system procedures and tools related to transport safety.
• Support the development and implementation of SHES assurance program to support visibility of compliance against the SHES Standards
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement programs to address transport related SHES assurance
• Provides SME support to SHES and Operational Leaders in investigating and identifying opportunities to prevent transport events.
• Support the development and implementation of related Regional Procedures and work with the SHES and Operational Leaders on effective rollout.
• Contributes to the design and development of Group SHES systems, procedures or programs in transport safety.
• Ensures all country / sites has a system to update MSDS of each of the chemicals on site.

What you will bring

• 3–6 years of SHES experience, with a strong focus on transport safety in mining, resources, or heavy industry.
• Proven ability to build trust and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in planning, influencing, and executing safety initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present strategic recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Proficient in business systems and tools such as SAP, SuccessFactors, Concur, and data visualization platforms.
• Solid understanding of safety and health regulatory frameworks, risk management, and SHES systems.
• Demonstrates integrity, self-awareness, openness to feedback, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.