A National commercial company within the Manufacturing industry is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Adviser who has excellent relationship-building skills, the ability to learn, and is highly motivated. The role is based on Dandenong South Site, with one day working from home.
As the Senior H&S Adviser, you will be trained on environmental safety and will work closely with the Head Office EH&S team and the Site GM.
The role will include but not limited to:
- Ensure daily compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, including those set by other authorities, e.g. Worksafe Vic, EPA Vic and the NHVR.
- Conduct EHS compliance audits as appropriate.
- Follow up to ensure the floor team has corrected any workplace corrective actions.
- Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations as required, usually as part of daily walk-throughs or spot-check safety audits.
- Track the number of incidents and environmental information and update data for reporting needs.
- Monitor key risks on a daily basis, e.g., Haz subs, Plant risk, Traffic management etc.
- Investigate any accidents to determine the root cause, provide recommendations to eliminate future hazards or risks and ensure management follows through on recommendations.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing/construction business, HS role or similar
- You will also be able to discover opportunities for improving conditions and execute various safety programs.
- Ability to produce reports and develop relevant procedures
- Knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
- Thorough knowledge and technical expertise in the RRTW process.
- Auditing certification or experience in conducting internal audits would be highly regarded.
- Construction Industry White card required.
- This position may require travel