AddressAbout Us:
Cox Automotive Australia is a subsidiary of Cox Automotive US, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider. Our local team of almost 600 team members work with automotive manufacturers, as well as an array of automotive dealers and with the corporate and government fleet sector. Our brands in Australia & New Zealand include Manheim Auctions (passenger, industrial and salvage), Kelley Blue Book, Sell My Car, and digital retailing solutions including LeadDriver and Xtime.
At Cox Automotive, we are committed to fostering the safest and healthiest work environment for our people. We are a dynamic team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the well-being of our team members. We are currently seeking a proactive and knowledgeable WHS Advisor to join our world class Safety Team and contribute to our safety culture.
Position Overview:
As a WHS Advisor, you will play a critical role in partnering with the Operations Managers in continuing their journey to create and build the right safety culture – a culture where safety is just the way we do things around here.
You will collaborate with various departments in providing expert advice, you will coach and support Operations Teams in risk assessments, and developing mitigation strategies. Your expertise will be essential in enhancing our WHS climate and ensuring the safety and health of all our team members.
Please note: This is an on-site role and the current location is Moorebank, NSW, and will transition to Kemps Creek, NSW from 2nd half 2025 (it's exciting times for us as we will be opening a brand new site). In addition, this role may require occasional interstate travel to our sites when required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build the knowledge and resilience into the Operations network to enable them to really take hold of safety as a value and deliver a sustainably safe work environment for their whole team.
- Ensure incidents are timely recorded, incident investigations are completed, and sustainable corrective actions implemented.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop recommendations for corrective action.
- Manage the WHSE Training program and deliver training as required.
- Prepare a monthly safety performance report on all business units/sites within remit.
- Maintain regular communication with key front-line staff at business units and sites.
- Manage workplace injuries, injury management processes and work cover claims.
- Provide advice and assistance to sites on Chain of Responsibility compliance via audit and education.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety (Diploma preferred and Auditing an advantage).
- Experience in a similar role in a medium to large organisation or significant equivalent experience in a related industry.
- Well versed in Work Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice.
- Dynamic communication skills and a proven decision-making track record.
- Working knowledge of National Workers Compensation schemes & Injury Management.
- Intermediate working knowledge of MS Office.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The chance to be part of a dynamic out-of-the-box thinking Safety Team and make a significant impact on our safety culture and employee well-being.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about workplace safety and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate by 5pm on Wednesday 10th July 2024.
Cox Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
