Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse

• Be part of a team that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Permanent position with Rio Tinto in Bell Bay, Tasmania 
   

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 
 

About the role 
 

We are looking for a Occupational Health Nurse to be a part of the health and safety team providing occupational health support to the Bell Bay site. 
 

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. 
 

Reporting to the Superintendent Health and Safety and working in a collaborative small team, you will;

• Coordinate and schedule health surveillance for team members according to their designated exposure groups.
• Perform periodic medical assessments and ongoing health surveillance to ensure compliance and well-being
• Maintain and calibrate relevant medical equipment specific to the role
• Complete and manage data collection and recording of health information within the relevant medical information databases (e.g. Cority)
• Complete PPE fit testing (Respirators and Ear plugs/muffs)
• Maintain stocks of medical consumables
• Assist in delivering health and wellbeing initiatives, including onsite clinics and promotional activities
• Provide advice and support to improve health and safety performance and prevent injury and illness across the operation
• Conducting Health & Safety reporting functions for internal HSE management system requirements
• Reviewing pre-employment medicals in consultation with Occupational Health Advisor and Chief Medical Officer 
   

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree and registration in Nursing
• An ability to work collaboratively and engage with a variety of stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
• A high level of professionalism and attention to detail in managing confidential medical records and matters
• A self-motivated work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to assist as required with first aid treatment for acute injuries in an industrial environment
   

Highly Desirable

• Experience in Occupational Health, preferably in mining, construction or heavy industry
• Previous experience in health surveillance including completing and interpreting Audiograms and Lung Function test – with relevant certification.
• Experience with Cority (or similar) Electronic Medical Records System
  Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety systems, standards and key risk management and assurance processes
• Experience in AOD Screening and holds relevant qualification
   

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, you’re thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance 
   

Where you’ll be working 
 

Our Bell Bay Aluminium smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products. We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect, collaboration, and genuine partnership. You can learn more here: 
 

https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/
 

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About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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