Safety Manager

About The Company

Our client is Ron Finemore Transport (RFT), a nationally recognised, regionally based transport and logistics business servicing the Eastern States of Australia. Established in 2004 to meet the road freight needs of regional industries and communities, RFT has grown into a leading company of over 950 people with more than 290 trucks on the road. Industry leaders when it comes to safety, RFT has a strong, values-based company, where people are dedicated to providing safe, cost effective and reliable delivery of food and fuel products into local communities.

Benefits of Working at RFT

• Company Car 
• Excellent payrates & employment conditions, salary sacrifice options 
• Opportunity for career growth 
• Discounts at leading retailers like Harvey Norman, Supercheap, BCF, JB HiFi etc. 
• Excellent wellbeing programs to stay fit and healthy 
• Fun, family friendly social club events all year 

About The Role

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager – Operations Safety, Risk and Compliance, the key focus of this role is to drive, champion and support cultural change in safety and risk at RFT.   

You will use your strong experience in previous Safety Manager roles to:

• Lead and support a safety team of 3, providing direction and focus across all safety and compliance activities. 
• Monitor and communicate business performance to improve decision making regarding WHS and integrate WHSE into business decisions.
• Manage and be an integral part of all investigations including safety training, corrective action, auditing and reporting. 
• Participate and perform incident review and analysis.  Support the business to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance regarding all WHS compliance matters, including inspections.   
• Build and nurture positive stakeholder relationships ensuring the safety team are seen as ‘Trusted Advisors’ who work in partnership with the business
• Drive adherence to and contribute to the review of Policies, Procedures and Standards within the business
• Reduce injuries and incidents in the business.  Report regularly to management. 

As the face of Safety within the business, you will be expected to visit RFT sites each month.  Sites are located across Victoria and NSW.

About You 

Colleagues will describe you as an excellent communicator who is able to navigate different personalities and environments.  A highly passionate, skilled and experienced safety professional, you are not afraid to question the status quo suggesting alternatives and giving insights as to why an alternative would be beneficial.  Continuous improvement and evidence based decision making is an integral part of how you work.

You understand the technical safety advances in transport or mining and readily use and integrate this information into investigations and writing reports. 

You have a calm methodical and disciplined approach with the ability to probe without being seen as authoritative. 

You are:

• Dynamic and engaging 
• Able to influence others and understand others point of view
• Calm and measured in your approach to investigations
• A skilled people manager 
• Pro active in your approach 
• Able to work autonomously with an ability to prioritize work and manage your time
• A strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills

Skills and Experience

Although a background in Transport would be advantageous, a background in mining or construction would also be suitable.

• At least 3-5yrs experience in a senior Safety or Risk Manager role 
• Proven supervisory, management and leadership skills
• Technical safety skills and knowledge a must
• Experience leading and conducting investigations a must
• Experience carrying out audits/inspections
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Diploma or degree in Compliance, WHS/OHS/Risk.  Graduate qualifications in Business/Law/HR/WHS (advantageous)
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment
• Return to Work accreditation (desirable)
• Risk Management and Auditing
• Knowledge of ICAM, 5WHYs

If you are looking for a new opportunity where you will be at the forefront of driving and initiating positive change, then this busy dynamic role is for you.   

To Apply: 

Please send your CV and Cover Letter outlining your skills and experience related to the job criteria by COB Monday 19th February 2024.  Apply through the Seek ‘Apply Now’ tab on this page.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  The client reserves the right to interview before close-off. Please note, successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and national police check.