Site And Workshop Safety Officer

ISH24 are specialists in Rescue, Confined Space & Workplace Safety Services. We are currently seeking a safety-focused individual to join our East Bendigo team to assist with confined space management & rescue support operations for projects on sites locally and interstate.

To be successful in this role, you will the ability to work alone as well as the ability to work as part of a team and have great communication skills, a professional attitude and a personal commitment to ensuring safety in the workplace. Flexibility to travel for work is essential as some client sites are in remote areas and/or interstate locations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Rescue support, confined space and working at heights management on client sites across Victoria (with occasional FIFO engagements interstate)
• Acting as a worksite emergency response and rescue team member. Various experience and skills in rescue will be advantageous with additional rescue training and skills maintenance to be provided on the job
• Hands-on maintenance and installation of working at heights equipment, gas detection, BA and other safety equipment testing 
• Labouring, specifically maintenance and cleaning of confined spaces and at heights, possibly working under BA
• Knowledge in site safety services including developing rescue plans, carrying out site safety inspections, SWMS writing, permit issuing
• Assisting in the Bendigo workshop & on client sites with equipment servicing, maintenance, inspections, inventory management, etc.
• Present neat documentation, correspondence and records as requested
• Perform other general duties that may be necessary to suit operational requirements as directed
• Also other ad-hoc labouring and safety management jobs

 Skills & Experience:

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a hands-on role and will possess the following:

• Experience in the performance of Sentry & confined space duties, working at height, gas testing & monitoring, rescue standby and working in accordance with an issued permit.
• Experience in CPR & First Aid support including Advanced
• Knowledgeable of HSE procedures and the ability to formulate SWMS and TBT 
• High level of organisation, attention to detail and excellent time management skills as a large part of the role will require working autonomously.
• Punctual, reliable, and professional demeanour – always striving to ensure that our clients receive the highest level of safety and customer satisfaction.
• Proactive, with a “can do” attitude and great communication skills
• Focussed on providing the critical attention to detail required.
• Bonus if you have a background in a trade or industry that uses problem solving skill and can use tools
• Another bonus with the ability to deliver training (accredited or non-accredited) in safety and rescue

 Training & technical knowledge requirements:

• Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Valid driver’s licence (with no restrictions)
• Hold a WorkSafe approved construction induction card (white card)

Desirable qualifications (or willing to obtain):

• RII30719        Certificate III in Emergency Response & Rescue
• BSB41415    Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• TAE40122     Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
• Hold a WorkSafe approved construction induction card (White Card)
• Experience & Knowledge in working at heights, confined spaces, first aid, gas testing & breathing apparatus