The Health and Safety Advisor plays a vital role in supporting, influencing and promoting our safety culture across the organisation.
You will be based in our Regional Headquarters, Wodonga and will undertake weekly / regular site visits across our service area.
This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking regular site visits to collaborate with teams to complete OHS audits and inspection programs to achieve compliance with the Corporation’s policies, procedures and the relevant legislation.
- Providing specialist advice to empower staff and senior leaders on all OHS related issues.
- Undertaking hazard and risk assessments; identifying suitable controls and development of corrective action plans in consultation with the relevant business units/contractors.
- Ensuring all data is correctly entered into the Work Health and Safety Information System.
- Overseeing the approvals of OHS management plans and relevant licences for contractor applications.
- Participating in project scoping, risk assessment, HAZOP and project briefings, as required.
- Providing administrative support for the OHS Management System.
- Overseeing the procurement and supply of PPE.
- Carrying out any other duties as requested that commensurate with the nature of the position.
For further detail on the role, please refer to the position description below.
Key Selection Criteria
To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:
- Ability to work autonomously and plan work to achieve set objectives while collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and demonstrate significant changes or initiatives you have helped or implemented in the workplace.
- Demonstrated experience in completing risk assessment, controlling workplace hazards, undertaking incident debriefs and documenting safe work processes.
- Knowledge and ability to understand high risk work is desirable.
- Relevant qualification in Occupational/Work Health and Safety or significant experience in a similar role or industry.
We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact hr@newater.com.au in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.
Position descriptionApply here
Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application form before the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted.
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