AddressAn exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers healthy and productive. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate one million dollars annually to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.
More about our benefits
- Flexible hybrid workplace
- Annual employee incentive schemes
- Generous Reward and Recognition programs
- Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to free Mental Health programs
- Birthday, Anniversary and Purchase Leave available
- Convenient location with free onsite parking
- Modern onsite gym
- Employee discounts on full product range
- Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
- Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available
More about what you’ll do
Reporting to the General Manager - People & Culture, the WHS Manager will lead and oversee all safety, injury management and compliance requirements for the Company, providing effective support, guidance and advice with regards to safety and compliance, driving a positive safety culture across all business departments with a specific focus on warehousing and transport areas as high risk areas.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Analyse incidents, injuries and hazards, complete incident investigations and prepare reports, identify trends and propose corrective actions for improvement
- Complete workplace safety inspections and risk assessments
- Conduct internal and external audits ensuring compliance to safety standards and policies are maintained, and implement any corrective actions
- Maintain national incident, injury and hazard reporting data within the Safety / Compliance Software Program (Mango)
- Champion and deliver safety related training as required including Safety Toolbox Talks
- Develop SOP’s, implement internal auditing to ensure currency and oversee employee training across required SOP’s
- Chair the National WHS Committee
- Ensure emergency procedures and emergency personnel remain current for all locations
- Ensure compliance regarding the completion of regular reviews and inspections for all warehouse equipment, on-road vehicles, etc
- Interpret and ensure the Company remains current with all relevant legislation across all States and Territories ensuring best practice as reasonably practicable is implemented
- Review WHS policies in accordance with legislation updates and communicate these changes to all stakeholders of the business
- Take an active, lead role in maintaining the Company’s ISO Accreditation in Safety (45001), Quality (9001) and Environment (14001)
- Ensure continual improvements to the IMS
- Oversee and implement Dangerous Goods requirements
- Champion Chain of Responsibility requirements
- Proactively manage workers compensation claims, liaising with treating doctors, insurance companies and rehabilitation providers, as well as manage the return to work of injured employees
More about you
As the successful candidate you will display the following attributes:
- Previous employment experience in a similar role
- Exposure to working within warehousing and transport environments
- Lead Auditor experience
- Working knowledge of Work Health and Safety policies, practices and legislation across all States and Territories
- Previous Injury Management and Return to Work Coordination experience
- Previous exposure with ISO auditing (internal and external) processes
- Minimum Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent
- Experience in using Visio and Excel
- Sound judgment, decision making and problem solving capabilities
- Drivers licence
- Ability to travel interstate as required
More about COS
When you join COS you’ll be working for a growing business servicing many of Australia’s most well recognised companies and government agencies. You’ll be part of a socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people.
You will be joining a talented team that live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Self Reflective, Family and Service Excellence. At COS, we work together to find smarter ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive. We are passionate about maintaining a business culture that focuses on professionalism with heart.
Through the success of our business COS has been proud to give back over $16 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded.
Founded in Australia 45 years ago, today with over 600 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!
How to Apply
Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include a Cover letter and Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience.
COS can offer you not just a job but a career.
If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you!
