The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organisation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Annual or quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Superintendent Safety and Emergency Services, the Supervisor Safety leads the frontline safety function at Pilgangoora Operations, providing direction, mentoring and capability development for a team of Safety Advisors to deliver the PLS Work Health and Safety (WHS) Operating System and support safe, reliable operations across mining, processing, maintenance, shutdown and project activities.

The role establishes clear safety routines, rhythms and field engagement practices that enable the effective implementation of critical risk management, verification of controls, assurance activities, incident learning and workforce development. Through visible leadership and coaching, the Supervisor fosters consistency in safety execution, strengthens the capability and effectiveness of Safety Advisors, and supports operational leaders to fulfil their accountability for managing safety risks.

Working closely with leaders, employees and contractors, the position provides practical, evidence-based guidance to improve risk awareness, compliance and operational performance, while monitoring adherence to legislative obligations and PLS standards and escalating material or emerging risks where required.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on a 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

Operational Safety Leadership

• Lead and coordinate field-based safety support across mining, processing, maintenance, shutdown and project activities. 
• Supervise, coach and allocate work to Safety Advisors, ensuring effective field coverage, clear priorities and quality roster handovers. 
• Maintain a visible field presence and translate management system requirements into practical frontline expectations. 
• Coach leaders, employees and contractors in safe work planning, procedures, critical controls and positive safety behaviours. 
• Intervene and stop work where immediate or uncontrolled risk exists, ensuring controls are applied and risks are escalated appropriately. 

Compliance and Risk Assurance

• Monitor operational activities against applicable legislation, approved codes of practice, the mine safety management system and PLS standards. 
• Support operational leaders to understand and meet their health and safety responsibilities without displacing line accountability. 
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk-based audits and critical control verifications across operational areas. 
• Verify that controls for principal mining hazards and critical risks are present, effective and understood in the field. 
• Identify and escalate material non-compliance, repeated control failures, emerging risks and unresolved statutory concerns. 
• Support regulatory notifications, reporting, inspections, audits and regulator engagement as directed. 

Incident Management and Learning

• Support prompt notification, classification, recording and escalation of incidents, injuries, hazards and high potential near misses. 
• Facilitate or lead delegated investigations using an approved methodology, preserving evidence and identifying contributing factors and control failures. 
• Develop or quality-check risk-based corrective actions, monitor close-out and verify effectiveness. 
• Coordinate safety alerts, shift communications and learning activities arising from incidents and assurance findings. 

Hazard and Critical Risk Management

• Facilitate or support JHA, operational risk assessment, bowtie and other approved risk processes for complex or high-risk work. 
• Support risk owners to implement and maintain principal mining hazard management plans, critical risk standards and critical controls. 
• Apply the hierarchy of controls and reasonably practicable decision-making when reviewing controls and improvement actions. 
• Support risk management for shutdowns, projects, management of change, permit-to-work interfaces and non-routine activities. 
• Promote worker participation in hazard identification, consultation and risk management, including physical and psychosocial hazards. 

Capability, Contractors and Emergency Preparedness

• Deliver or support toolbox talks, pre-start content, targeted briefings and coaching based on operational risk and learning needs. 
• Identify competency gaps and coordinate targeted coaching, verification or learning interventions. 
• Work with contract owners and contractor leaders to verify competency, supervision, risk controls and compliance through mobilisation, execution and demobilisation. 
• Support emergency readiness, drills and improvement actions in coordination with Emergency Services and operational leaders. 
• Provide safety support during emergencies and significant events within the role’s competence and delegated authority. 

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate records and prepare timely reports on incidents, hazards, assurance, critical controls, actions and trends. 
• Use field intelligence and leading and lagging indicators to prioritise effort and recommend practical improvements. 
• Collaborate with operational and support functions to deliver integrated safety outcomes. 

About you

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety, or a higher or equivalent recognised qualification in WHS or a related discipline. 
• Minimum three years of relevant operational health and safety experience in mining or a comparable heavy industrial or high-hazard environment. 
• Current unrestricted manual Australian C-class driver licence. 
• Construction induction training card (White Card), where required for the work undertaken. 
• Formal ICAM training or equivalent recognised incident investigation qualification. 
• Relevant site and role-specific competencies required to work at a WA mining operation. 
• If the role requires appointment as a statutory supervisor: eligibility for and formal appointment under Schedule 26 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022, including at least two years of relevant experience, approved risk management units BSBWHS411 and BSBWHS414, and successful completion of the applicable WorkSafe legislation examination. 
• Demonstrated operational health and safety experience in open-pit mining, underground mining, minerals processing or a comparable high-hazard industry, with a strong record of field-based safety leadership. 
• Experience supervising, coordinating or technically leading safety professionals, ideally including responsibility for work allocation, coaching and development. 
• Strong working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022, approved codes of practice and regulator expectations. 
• Practical experience implementing and assuring a mine safety management system, principal mining hazard management plans and critical risk controls. 
• Demonstrated capability in hazard identification, JHA/JSEA facilitation, operational risk assessment, hierarchy of controls and critical control verification. 
• Experience facilitating ICAM or equivalent investigations, producing clear technical reports and developing effective corrective actions. 
• energy, ground or geotechnical hazards and other material mining risks. 
• Experience supporting contractor safety, mobilisation, shutdowns, projects, non-routine work and management of change. 
• Confidence and judgement to exercise stop-work authority and escalate unmitigated or material risks. 
• Exceptional field communication, consultation, coaching and influencing skills, supported by strong technical report-writing capability. 
• Competence using digital safety systems, event tracking and action management software, and Microsoft 365 applications. 
• Ability to maintain composure during incidents and emergencies, manage competing priorities and work effectively across roster interfaces. 

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.