Saftey Coordinator (Major Projects)

Safety Coordinator
As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
We are currently looking for Safety Coordinator (Major Projects) on a full-time 12-month fixed term, 40 hours per week. The candidate rate is $75 per hour. We are looking for an immediate start.
Location: Perth - South
Role Purpose:
Reporting to the Manager Asset Development and Delivery as the line manager and the Manager Safety as the functional manager.
This role provides specialist Work Health and Safety advice and support to the Asset Development and Delivery team through all phases of capital works project planning and delivery, whilst maintaining focus and attention on the in the field implementation of those plans.
Key accountabilities:

• Assistance in the development of safe scopes of work, risk assessments, safety in design, hazard analysis, requests for tender and contract development for Major and Complex projects.
• Plans and conducts WHS pre-qualification audits as part of tender response, analysis of safe systems of work, and appraisal of tenderers response against FPA and legislative requirements.
• Reviews and appraises the adequacy of contractor WHS components within Project Management plans and associated documentation and monitors the implementation of those plans in the field.
• Facilitates FPA or supports Contractor risk assessment workshops (i.e., CRAW, HAZID, HAZOP etc.)
• Coordinates, develops, and delivers site and project WHS inductions.
• Coordinates, develops and delivers WHS campaigns in conjunction with FPA and Contractors plans.
• Assists project staff in monitoring contractor work and WHS management in the field.
• Audits Works contractor safety management system and safety plan implementation during project execution.
• Coordinates, conducts or supports incident investigations and monitors improvement action implementation.
• Supports injury management.
• Coordinates and monitors implementation of hazard controls and other WHS actions, regulatory changes, and initiatives.
• Provides emergency response WHS advice and support.
• Liaises and shares practice and knowledge with other members of the client's safety team.
• Researches and provides advice and support on WHS issues such as occupational hygiene, hazardous substances, high risk work, etc.
• Supports contractor performance reviews.

Requirements of the Job:
Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and capability.
• Experience in WHS management and implementation in construction projects or other heavy industries.

Technical, Professional and Specialist Skills:

• ICAM lead investigator or similar.
• Current first aid qualification.
• Unrestricted 'C' class driver's licence.
• Usability Mapping trained (desirable).
• Understanding of the application of Human and Organisational factors (desirable).

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion