Work Health and Safety Manager

About the role:

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the successful applicant will be part of the site management team and will be responsible for the proactive management of work health and safety, injury management, quality assurance, training, and rehabilitation programs for injured workers across all areas of the site. The role focuses on driving a proactive workplace safety culture within strategic and day-to-day operations, creating and implementing proactive hazard identification programs and audits, and ensuring work undertaken at site meets or exceeds company and statutory requirements across the Bulla site which operates 24 hours a day.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Site visits / inspections with site managers and employees (Leadership).
• Advise on all aspects of Work Health and Safety in the workplace, with a focus on operational activities.
• Assist with induction training for all positions within the company.
• Assist in the proactive monitoring and compliance with workplace environmental issues.
• Coordinate and promote the proactive identification, assessment and control of risks at the workplace.
• Coordination of site inspections and Hazard Identification programs including the whole workgroup focussed on continuous improvement across the site.
• Ensuring workplace injuries, illnesses and incidents are reported, investigated, discussed and remedial actions identified and implemented where required.
• Working with all site teams to update and develop safe working procedures and appropriate records of safety actions and training.
• Management of workers’ injury and rehabilitation program and liaise with the external injury and rehabilitation provider.
• Assist with training of operations staff to a level of competence in performing their assigned duties and maintaining appropriate records.
• Coordinate with each work group the proactive development of site risk assessments and SWMS and other forms of work control.
• Perform day to day duties as directed.
• Participate in all training and personal development.
• Assist in controlling and maintaining quality management system consistent with company guidelines.
• Maintain work health safety management system consistent with company guidelines.

The ideal applicant will possess:

• A minimum of 4 years on the ground experience in either Quarry, Landfill or Construction.
• Diploma of Work Health and Safety.
• Certificate IV Assessment & Workplace Training.
• Management System Auditing.
• Participate in a quality audit.
• First Aid.
• Return to Work Coordinator.
• Knowledge of Workplace Injury Management and Rehabilitation.
• ICAM or 5 whys experience.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, codes of practice and an ability to interpret Acts, Regulations and Awards as well as an understanding of case law and common law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication and negotiations skills.
• Be reliable, motivated and be able to work under pressure with changing priorities.

What we offer:

• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Competitive market remuneration including a fully maintained Company vehicle, phone and laptop.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• The role is a site-based role.

How to apply:

If you feel your skills and experience are suitable, please apply using the form below, adding your cover letter in the message box and attaching your CV. You will be required to meet the company’s employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a full medical with a drug and alcohol test. Please note only those being shortlisted for interview will be contacted.