- Location: Melbourne OR Sydney office.
- Hybrid role: Work from home and the office in North Sydney OR inner-city Melbourne
- Be ready for occasional travel to project sites across Australia—it’s a great chance to explore and engage with the company's work firsthand!
- Australian citizenship is a must to be considered for this opportunity!
Why You Will Be Excited About This Role:
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- They are committed to diversity & providing equal opportunity to all, a great place to work if you want to make a difference.
- Be a part of their culture & company structure that allows your career to grow, with the opertunity to expand this role across the broader business.
- You are going to gain amazing benefits such as:
- Superannuation: 17% contribution!!
- Flexible Work Options: Support for work-life balance.
- Purchased Leave: Options to purchase additional Annual Leave.
- Wellness Leave: 2 days paid Women’s Wellness Leave per month;
- Parental/Adoption Leave: 24 weeks of paid leave and superannuation top-up.
- Secondary Carer Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave.
- Family & Domestic Violence Leave: 20 days of paid leave.
- Supportive Leaves: Paid leave for various life events.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion.
Why You Will Like Working Here:
- You get to be a part of this company's commitment to providing world-class infrastructure for Australia’s research and education sector, as it extends its network to new locations nationwide. They are dedicated to building a high-quality network that will support the next generation of educators, researchers, and students.
- To support this mission, they are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Specialist to join the Infrastructure Development team and enhance the company's Safety framework. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure (Construction), you will proactively support the Workplace, Health, and Safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.
- In this newly created position, you will initially concentrate on construction, focusing on implementing and improving the company's health, safety, and well-being systems and procedures. You are also going to provide advice and support to internal and external stakeholders on various WHS matters. Your input will be crucial in developing and enhancing WHS systems and procedures from the ground up, allowing you to shape and grow the important aspects of this organization.
- Initially part of the Infrastructure Development team, with your responsibilities expanding across the broader business over the next two years. You will develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations. Working closely with various teams, you will promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- While you will receive support from your colleagues, this role offers the opportunity to make it your own by developing and implementing an innovative operational plan for health, safety, and well-being to achieve positive and lasting outcomes.
What You Will Be Working On:
- Safety Oversight:
- Implement and understand WHS policy, standards, and procedures.
- Collaborate with teams to develop realistic procedures and safety goals
- Analyze WHS data to aid management decision-making and participate in audits
- Assist operations with WHS tools like Risk Assessments and Critical Control Verification.
- Facilitate WHS training and support local EHS committees.
- Develop and implement comprehensive safety programs and policies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards.
- Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.
- Training and Education:
- Design and oversee safety training programs
- Provide ongoing education and resources to promote safety awareness.
- Incident Management:
- Investigate, report & record safety incidents and near-misses
- Develop corrective actions and maintain accurate records
- Risk Assessment:
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses
- Implement and monitor risk mitigation measures
- Monitor and review risk management processes regularly
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on safety regulations and best practices
- Identify opportunities for improvement in safety processes and procedures.
- Lead initiatives to enhance overall safety culture
What Type Of Person Will Be Successful:
- You must be an Australian citizen to be considered for this opportunity.
- You have obtained a Certification IV in safety management
- You ideally hold a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a related field
- Your background includes 3-5 years of experience in a safety-related role, preferably within construction or infrastructure development
- You're well-versed in safety regulations and their practical applications
- Your experience encompasses external audits and safety assurance processes
- You excel in communication and interpersonal interactions
- You're comfortable working autonomously while also being a strong team player
- Your flexibility allows for occasional travel to various project sites
- You're adaptable to working in both office and field environments
How To Apply:
This organisation are growing the team and we would love to learn more about you. We’re always on the look out for great people, so apply and we’ll consider you for this role and any other suitable opportunities across the business also.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
