Ohs Leader

Freedom FM – we are one of the largest providers of public housing maintenance services (Head Contractor) in Victoria.

Our family-owned business is based in Seaford and has offices in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Shepparton, Morwell, Sale, Wangaratta, and Wodonga – we are proud of our strong team culture.

With a continued focus on Safety, and excellent compliance with our ISO45001:2018 Accreditation, we are looking to onboard a Safety Leader with strong stakeholder management and excellent people skills.

                                           OHS Leader

• This role will be based in Seaford and will require occasional travel to our 9 Contract areas across Victoria.

Role requirements:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and factory, onsite and vehicle inspections to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions and to monitor compliance.
• Collaborate with management to integrate health and safety best practices into daily operations.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
• Provide leadership and guidance to management, fostering a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and develop strategies to prevent their recurrence.
• Conduct training programs to educate employees on safety protocols, procedures and how to prevent injury.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Monitor Subcontractor compliance with all of Freedom FM Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and changes in legislation, and update company policies accords. 

We are looking for someone who has:

• 3 years+ experience in a similar OHS/WHS/HSR role.
• A valid qualification in OHS
• A Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety. Alternatively, if you have a bachelor degree or experience in a relevant industry, a Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety would be sufficient.
• Good analytical and risk assessment skills and knowledge 
• Experience working within the construction sector/industry is mandatory.
• Excellent communication and software skills.

What you can expect in return

• Company Vehicle
• IT equipment, Phone and uniform supplied.
• Strong and friendly team culture

Applicants will be required to provide a completed recent CLEAR Police Check and undergo a Pre-Employment medical examination if successful.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU INCLUDE YOUR CURRENT RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS/SUBURB ON YOUR SUBMISSION FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE PROGRESSED

If you can demonstrate the required skills and attributes, then Freedom FM could be the right place for you – please apply online with an up-to-date CV

**Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.