Senior Health Specialist

• Lead strategic health initiatives across a newly formed team


• Influence fitness for work and psychosocial risk outcomes


• Hybrid Brisbane role with national site engagement

At Dyno Nobel Limited our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.

The Role

This Brisbane-based role reports to the Manager Health and Hygiene and will see you provide technical assistance, support and expert advice on health standards, systems and processes across operations.

You will act as a trusted advisor, influencing and coaching leaders to drive positive change in mindsets, behaviours and practices. Working closely with operational teams, you will support decision making while embedding best-practice health management across the business.

You will take ownership of strategic health initiatives, strengthening risk controls and improving overall health outcomes across the workforce.

• Design and deliver health and wellbeing programs across fitness for work, psychosocial risk, fatigue and more


• Oversee health surveillance and periodic medical programs aligned to legislation and best practice


• Support fitness for work processes including pre-employment medicals and complex health matters


• Develop and improve frameworks for injury and illness management and return-to-work outcomes


• Coach and mentor leaders and employees to build frontline health capability


• Partner with teams to improve health exposures and support occupational hygiene programs

Please note there will be some travel involved for this role

What you’ll bring

• You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture


• Tertiary qualifications in a recognised health or allied health discipline


• Occupational health experience, ideally within mining, manufacturing or heavy industry


• Strong knowledge of psychosocial risk, health surveillance, injury management and WHS legislation


• Proven ability to coach, influence and guide stakeholders


• Class C Drivers Licence and ability to obtain Explosives security clearance

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

Benefits to you

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance


• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer


• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months


• Hybrid work model


• Salary packaging options


• Confidential employee assistance program


• Mental Health and Well-being program


• Options to purchase annual leave (where eligible)


• Various corporate discount programs


• Workplace giving charitable scheme


• Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews

Please be advised that our hybrid work model entails three office days and two remote workdays per week. This structure aims to enhance efficiency and teamwork, while upholding a harmonious work flexibility.

About Us

As an ASX100 company and industry front runner, Dyno Nobel Limited offers diverse career opportunities globally, emphasising safety, inclusivity, and high performance. Our passionate team of almost 6000 employees work across our global operations to manufacture and distribute industrial explosives and industrial chemicals.

Leveraging diversity through inclusion

At Dyno Nobel Limited, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond ‘diversity of thought,’ valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community.

What our employee’s say

“Everyone has been very welcoming which has been lovely!”

“We have a good collaborative team, a team that is always striving to improve and a good culture.”

About our process

Our recruitment process typically involves a Teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have any questions before or during your application, please get in touch at [email protected]. Please note that this email is for enquiries only, we cannot accept resumes via email. To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the job posting.