Health & Safety Advisor

Fenner Conveyors, A Michelin Group Company, is a world leader in the manufacture, supply, and service of conveyor belts and components for mining and industrial applications. We are driven by the ultimate goal of making conveying safer, more sustainable, and more efficient.

We are always looking for like-minded people who will live our values and continue to help us make Fenner a safe workplace. As a result of our continued success and ongoing commitment to 100% safe behaviour, we are searching for a highly proactive and approachable individual to join our TEAM at our Newcastle or Wollongong Branch and supporting our NSW site locations.

Reporting to the Regional Safety Coordinator, have full autonomy in driving safety culture and compliance across operational site and a key leader in implementing change. Working closely with frontline teams and a core contributor within the broader HSW team you will lead HSE performance improvements through alignment and delivery of Fenner initiatives and programs. This position requires a problem solver with superb communication abilities and unwavering commitment to safe practices. This opportunity is open to those who are navigating their career in safety or those who are looking to take the next step and level up with an Industry leader! 

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with leadership and team members to drive a positive health and safety culture, emphasizing safe behaviours and practices.
• Proactively identifying improvement opportunities and implementing preventive measures to enhance safety standards.
• Supporting and leading incident investigations, ensuring the implementation of corrective actions, and handling associated administrative tasks, including supporting Return to Work procedures.
• Coordinating safety inspections, risk assessments, training compliance activities, and WHS consultation arrangements with the support of leadership
• Assisting with procedural development, tendering submissions, and safety meeting facilitation
• Working with local and national divisional teams on relevant projects, campaigns, and best practice development.
• Maintaining a strong site presence to ensure workforce engagement and strong customer relationships.

A Little About You:
We are looking for a Health & Safety professional that considers themselves a team player - a motivated, proactive self-starter with a passion for problem-solving and engaging the workforce to create a safer workplace from the ground up.

The following skills and experience are key to your success: 

• 2-5 years’ experience within a similar position, in a similar industry
• Qualification in Health & Safety (min Cert IV WHS), or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of NSW WHS legislation
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and build respectful relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage dynamic workloads.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail
• Experience with Incident investigation (using ICAM (preferred), RCA, etc)
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a dynamic team.
• Digitally proficient including sound Microsoft Office skills.
• Capacity to travel when required and work reasonable overtime.

Additionally, the following experience would be viewed favorably:

• Safety Auditing qualifications
• Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE)
• ICAM incident investigation training
• First Aid and D&A testing certification
• Working knowledge of safety systems used by principal mining companies in NSW.

What’s in it for you?
Joining Fenner means joining a company that appreciates their employees and inspires them to reach their full potential. You'll benefit from an exclusive set of benefits in addition to having a fulfilling career and working for a cutting-edge company, including:

• Enhance your earning potential with Job security in permanent ongoing work with excellent remuneration and a Company vehicle.
• Exposure to major National Projects and opportunity to work with industry leaders across the Organisation.
• Our core focus is on the development of our People and as a result, we offer of a wide range of training, support, mentoring, and career development opportunities. Such as emerging leaders and our supervisor course.
• A strong and experienced leadership team that is approachable, family-oriented, and here to support you.
• Opportunities for flexibility with work arrangements in a culture that values diversity and wellbeing.
• An awesome Branch culture with a brand-new facility, on-site parking, and all amenities! An active social calendar with frequent inside and outside-of-work events for you to get behind.
• Access to our employee perks! Michelin shares, the Talent Referral Incentive Program, International Travel Competitions/Opportunities, salary sacrificing, Paid Parental leave, a 45% discount on Michelin tyres, Service Recognition Awards, Fitness Passport and much more! 

  
Take your next step into something bigger, apply now!
We're committed to establishing a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and compassionate. We welcome applications from people of all ages, First Nations, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
We're ready to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team. 
Our recruitment process includes an interview, national police check and a pre-employment medical. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to harness your career potential, please click the APPLY button now! Alternatively for a confidential discussion about the position or any general inquiries please contact Maddi ***************@fenner.com.au our Talent Acquisition Advisor.