Field Safety Officer

The Mendi Group require the services of a Civil Construction Site Safety Officer who has a hands-on approach. 

The role requires inspection and monitoring of all project sites to ensure compliance. 

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Be a confident communicator who recognises the essential role of every person on site.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role and/or have familiarity with safety systems and processes in civil construction.
• Have a working knowledge of WHS legislation.
• Qualified in Health & Safety (essential)
• Have an unencumbered driver's license.
• Be a good time management skills and be able to effectively prioritise with multiple stakeholders,
• Have a Construction White Card 
• Be an enthusiastic advocate for safety with the ability to influence others.
• Have or be willing to obtain a first aid/CPR qualification.

In this role, you will:

• Travel to sites in and around Townsville (this is a field-based role)
• Participate in pre-start meetings and run toolbox talks.
• Conduct and document regular inspections and internal audits of Mendi Sites.
• Ensure compliance with Mendi Safety Management System.
• Review and monitor HSE documentation, risk, and equipment registers.
• Conduct SWMS/JSEA/Plant Risk Assessment development and review.
• Monitor site security and housekeeping.
• Lead site hazard identification and incident investigation
• Manage on-site subcontractor HSE issues (induction, risk assessments etc.)

This role is Monday to Friday with a ½ day every second Saturday.

A maintained vehicle is provided for site travel and limited personal travel.