AddressAmazon Australia is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated safety professional for the assigned AMZL(Amazon Logistics) sites, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive safety culture while complying with Amazon safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.
The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed and new equipment/process introductions. In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including contractor management, road safety and ergonomics etc.. This role will support all the AMZL sites in the Sydney metro area and will require travel between sites at regular intervals.
Key job responsibilities
- Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly, and monthly audits
- Facilitate incident investigation process
- Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and local regulations
- Enter Safety Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner
- Perform safety observations & audits
- Train and assist others (Area Managers, safety team members, etc.) to complete their safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, Inspections etc.)
- Perform specific safety training as required by the WHS Manager
- May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other safety related activities depending on the business unit and location
- Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization
- Calm demeanor in emergency situations
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Regents Park, NSW, AUS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience
- Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity
- Bachelors degree in relevant field of study.
- Experience in emergency response
- Experience in worker's compensation case management
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues in the work place
Acknowledgement 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.
