WHS Coordinator - Night Shift

DESCRIPTIONAmazon embraces invention and progressive thinking. Amazon is continually evolving; it's a place where motivated employees thrive, and ownership and accountability lead to meaningful results.We currently have a vacancy for a Workplace, Health, and Safety (WHS) - Coordinator to join the Amazon Australia Team. This position is within the Fulfilment Centre (FC) at Perth Airport, reporting to the WHS Manager.This role is open to anyone who has a particular interest in work health and safety and requires working with the WHS team to deliver high standards of safety within our Fulfilment Centre. The suitable applicant will be trained in both the standard work and tools used within the WHS function. You will be a strong communicator, who values teamwork, is proactive about safety and who can function as a role model and engage professionally with the entire Fulfilment Centre workforce.Key job responsibilities
- Would suit a recent graduate with a degree in safety or a safety professional with 1-3 years experience
- Assist with risk assessments as required and follow-up control measures to completion.
- Advise associates and managers on company procedures and legal requirements within the level of a Coordinators knowledge. Know their level of competence and not provide information outside this level.
- Monitor the Fulfilment Centre for compliance with company safety procedures.
- Assist in the implementation of Regional WHS management programs at site level.
- Assist with the investigation of incidents to establish root cause and develop required action plans with relevant processes.
- Update internal records regarding incidents, near misses and accidents, Area Observations, Safety Inspections, pre-start records and 'Safety Saves'.
- Be involved in undertaking action plans to ensure continuing compliance with Legislation.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving safety investigations.
- Monitor Dock and Yard safety procedures to ensure compliance.
- Carry out WHS training sessions for managers and associates as required.
- Flexibility on hours worked to cover shifts and escalations as required.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Perth, AUSBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school or equivalentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Certificate IV in Work Health and SafetyAcknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.