Health, Safety and Compliance Manager - Quarry

Dixon Quarry Group is a family-owned and operated sand and sandstone quarry in Maroota, spread across multiple sites and companies. We take pride in our commitment to excellence and the creation of a safe and thriving work environment. 
We are seeking a high caliber Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to lead the Group health and safety function supporting the Company, sites and team to achieve best-in-class health and safety performance. As a Health and Safety Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing 

• Work Health and Safety;
• Occupational Hygiene Monitoring; 
• Incident and Injury Management; 
• Workers Compensation;
• Return to Work; and
• WHS related training; and.
• Legislative compliance and reporting

Your primary objective is to ensure compliance with legislative requirements while aligning with organisational goals to create and maintain a secure workplace.

Location: This role is based full time onsite at our Maroota Quarries. Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. This is not a work from home role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Health and Safety Compliance:

• Review, maintain and enhance the Safety Management System (SMS) to align with company strategies and NSW WHS legislation.
• Assist with the development and then the ongoing maintenance of the online Safety Management System.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of WHS company policies, SMS and procedures across the workplace.
• Co-ordinate Health and Hygiene monitoring programs to meet statutory requirements 
• Organise the testing of the emergency response plan on an annual basis
• Conduct regular Safety and health inspections and report on results to management team, 
• Facilitate WHS training programs and maintain records of training activities.
• Collaborate with operational management for continuous improvement in health and safety
• Facilitate risk assessments such as Job Hazard Analysis
• Ensure legislative changes are implemented and rolled out within timeframes.
• Plan, develop and assist in the running of toolbox talks/training.
• At your manager’s direction/instruction, ensure incidents that need reporting to the NSW Resource Regulator are done so and subsequently liaise with and comply with any associated audits and investigations.
• Ensure compliance reporting in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

2. Injury Management, Workers Compensation and Return to Work:

• Provide claims and case management services to ensure legislative compliance.
• Liaise with medical professionals, insurers, and SafeWork Authorities.
• Train management on legal and practical aspects of injury management.
• Coordinate rehabilitation providers.
• Co-ordinate return to work program.

3. WHS Training Programs:

• Coordinate and deliver the site induction program – keep program up to date
• Conduct internal training programs and establish safety training for all employees.
• Administer and monitor training records, liaise with training organisations.
• Collect data on external training and ensure compliance with WHS-related training requirements.

4. Relationships and Authority:

• Report directly to the Group General Manager and collaborate with all levels of management.
• Coordinate consultants/contractors/visitors and liaise with various departments.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining training records with HR.
• Coordinate the appointment and training of Safety Representatives and Safety Committee/s.
• Maintain a representative presence with industry associations and regulatory bodies.

Job Dimensions:

• Oversight of Company premises/sites.
• Development/enhancement of (but not limited to) Safety Management System, policies, procedures.
• Adherence to all legislative compliance across the sites.
• Contribution to the development of templates and WHS documentation for contractors, auditors, notices etc.
• Spending time out in the quarries on all sites to have safety presence and drive the safety culture.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or higher
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 
• Return to work qualifications 
• Good working knowledge of NSW WHS Legislation
• Current drivers licence
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a mine/quarry.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in developing, coordinating and delivering toolbox talks and site emergency response training.

If you are passionate about championing safety, possess strong organisational abilities, and can build effective partnerships, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in promoting a culture of Safety and continuous improvement within our organisation.