Safey & Training Officer

• Work close to home in Redlands & enjoy an incredible lifestyle. No need to commute into Brisbane giving you greater work life balance.
• Job security - We are now celebrating 30 years in business with a long term future in SEQ. We have a growth plan and are in it for the long term.
• Build genuine relationships with iconic builders  - We are proud to have 13 out of the top 20 Queensland homes builders such as  Plantation, Clarendon, Metricon & Coral to name a few.
• Great culture - We work hard to provide an enjoyable working culture with several initiatives such as monthly cook ups, staff parties, regular check ins with upper management etc.
• Great career prospects - future opportunities in our growing business, we always look to promote within!
• Work in a Safe Environment - We are proud to promote a strong safety culture and have a good track record.

About Us:

Network Steel has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and now employs a team of 100+ dedicated staff working across 2 factories to keep lead times to a minimum. We are proudly renowned as Queensland’s most recognizable supplier of Structural Steel products to this regions most prominent builders of residential detached housing and multi-density unit/townhouse developments. With daily freight deliveries throughout Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & Northern Rivers we have the whole South East Corner covered and work with all top 10 builders such as Metricon, Clarendon Homes & Plantation Homes to name just a few.  

It is our people and strong culture which make the real difference.  We promote from within as much as we can.  People like Shane one of long serving employees who has recently been promoted from a senior technical role and is now managing our Internal Operations Team.   We give back by working hard to keep our culture strong & positive.   We hold monthly Bench Bar Beer & Pizza catch up, BBQs and last year both factories came together to enjoy our end of year Christmas party.  We value the well-being of our people and have proudly partnered with Awesome Women in Construction and MATES in Construction. 

Your New Role  

We are seeking a Safety & Training Officer to join our Cleveland team to support the safety and training framework of the business with a strong focus on delivering safety compliance training. 

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver safety training to workshop employees in accordance with training plans and Safe Working Procedures. This will involve delivering training across a range of different occupational job roles across the business. 
• Maintain training data bases, training records and administrative processes as necessary. Refine and improve these processes where necessary
• Co-ordinate external training providers and programs where necessary
• Compile competency reports in line with Training Plans and Safe Working Procedures.  Where an employee is not deemed competent provide further training & mentoring support to assist the employee to achieve competency standards.
• To co-ordinate the Apprenticeship Program including liaison with apprentices, apprenticeship providers, TAFE and Trade Colleges. To mentor & support Apprentices with progressing through their Apprenticeship & achieving competency standards. 
• To assist with on-boarding new employees in delivering induction training & on-going training support to enable employees to develop the required competency standards in a timely manner.
• To assist the WH&S Manger with developing and writing Safe Working Procedures & Training Plans to ensure safety compliance across the business.
• Assist with various operational safety needs such as purchase and distribution of PPE, conducting workplace inspections, recording and investigating incidents, writing safety reports, reviewing staff injury & rehabilitation plans, coordinating first aid and liaising with staff on a variety of risk issues
• Lead and co-ordinate the safety representative committee meetings
• Act as a safety champion who continually promotes and contributes to a proactive safety culture within a busy steel manufacturing environment
• Periodically travel to other company venues including the warehouse facility  (located at Morningside) and Kunda Park factory
• Assist with first aid requirements
• Assist the Safety, HR, Production and Transport teams on a variety of matters as required.

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver safety training to effectively champion a training safety culture in a fast-paced manufacturing business. 
• A demonstrated understanding of WH&S legislation, Code of Practice and current safety practices
• Integrate safety compliance requirements into training systems & processes relevant to a manufacturing environment.
• Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to  communicate effectively and clearly with trade based staff
• Proven ability in building strong relationships and rapport suitable for a manufacturing environment 
• Strong analytical skills to collect and analyse information, problem solve & make effective decisions & find positive solutions. 
• Developed computer literacy skills, specifically with Microsoft office suite.
• A safety-first mindset.   

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor degree
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment is desirable
• Provide first aid 
• Current QLD Drivers Licence (manual)

We can offer a thorough onboarding program where you will be supported by a strong culture and leadership team. We are fully committed to our Core Values of Customer, Innovation, Accountability, Team, Safety.

Sounds like you & wish to be part of the Network Steel family?  Please submit your application below.