Safety Officer

Imagine your future with us

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.  

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.   Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.  

The Role
At ALS, our safety team is passionate about providing practical guidance, technical advice and tailored support and we partner with our Smithfield site leadership team, to achieve workable outcomes for our employees and the business. We need a passionate, driven and organised person to be a key player in helping us achieve our most important core principle – We are Safe.
 
The day-to-day

• Review, update and maintain site health and safety programs, noticeboards and internal safety platforms
• Consult, advise and enforce site safety policies and procedures
• Maintain employee and site records – training, certificates, etc
• Investigate incidents, identify causes and provide solutions
• Support managers and employees in work-related incidents and return to work plans
• Be a positive influence to drive the ALS safety culture
• Keep abreast of safety and industry best practice and offer ideas for continuous improvement
• Travel to other NSW locations will be required

 
The Essentials

• You’re passionate and you never 'clock off' safety
• Formal qualifications (Cert IV minimum) and previous experience in Safety
• Confidence in your knowledge and ability, which helps you quickly build rapport and trust at all levels of the organization
• Passion, enthusiasm, and goal driven
• Experience in incident investigations, risk assessments and auditing
• Organized, level-headed and have a common-sense approach
• An working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation and standards.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment would be advantageous

Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.   We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.   At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones to reach your full potential. We invest in our people with various programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.   We want everyone to have a safe, flexible, and rewarding career that has a positive impact on our people, the planet, and the communities where we work.  

Our benefits include:

• Discounts with Bupa, HCF, Hertz, HSBC, Virgin Australia
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
• Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
• Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling, support and coaching
• Friendly working environment with accessible management
• Influenza Vaccinations
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates

Everyone matters
At ALS, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate, live and gather as employees. ALS is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where each employee's strengths and perspectives are recognised and valued.  We aim to reflect the diverse communities we work in and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons living with disability and LGBTQ+.  

About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across various industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.  

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.  

How to apply
Please apply online and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.