Senior Hse Advisor

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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to join our team based at Tomago, just outside of Newcastle.
As the Senior HSE Advisor reporting to the Tomago HSE Manager, you will collaborate closely with operational leaders to drive the adoption of HSE best practices, interpret performance trends, and champion safety initiatives across WesTrac Tomago branches.
The role will support of our Tomago branches and is available on a full-time permanent basis, working Monday to Friday.
You will be an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who builds effective and lasting relationships. You will have good communication skills, a knack for getting the workforce motivated, and be able to deliver a high standard of health and safety support across our regional branches.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders to continually improve safety performance and drive behavioural change.
• Conduct reporting and data analysis to provide insights on safety performance for the region.
• Problem solve and provide hands on support and advice to ensure that operations are conducted in line with WesTrac policy and procedures.
• Support branches with incident investigations and champion actions.
• Maintain data in the HSE system and support a positive reporting culture.
• Deliver strategies to position the business to achieve its HSE objectives.
• Coordinate health, safety, environment, and employee well-being practices to attain a harm free workplace.
• Establish genuine and meaningful partnerships with managers, customers, and key stakeholders.
• Regularly engage with the workforce to promote a positive safety culture.
• Assist with completing branch safety audits and inspections where required.
• Influence, guide and mentor the HSE team and increase team capabilities.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in WHS with demonstrated experience in a business partnering role.
• Extensive knowledge of the current HSE legislative landscape including working knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation.
• Qualifications in an ICAM (or similar methodology).
• Formal qualifications and experience in auditing (desirable).
• Advanced computer literacy skills and HSE systems acumen.
• Natural ability to build rapport and establish relationships with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while balancing a collaborative approach with the overall team.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to provide recommendations and action as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration Package
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Purchased Leave program
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Further education assistance program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Discounts with our corporate partners
• Flexible working arrangements

Apply Now
To be considered for this position please submit your application including resume and cover letter. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and national police check. For further information please contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028.
At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.
At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.
WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.
WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.