Company
We are a Global Business leading the market with Australian made and owned dental restorative products, teeth whitening and small equipment. Founded in 1972, SDI products are now distributed in over 100 countries throughout the world. Our global head office and manufacturing plant is located in Melbourne with overseas branch offices and warehousing in the USA, Brazil and Germany.
Health and Safety Officer Responsibilities
* Contributing to the provision of a safe and healthy working environment
* Monitoring and consulting widely with stakeholders on all matters relating to company compliance with current and new legislative requirements in consultation with the GHRM
* Implementing health and safety protocols within the business in consultation with the GHM
* Coordinating waste management on behalf of local SDI sites
* Contributing towards SDI Strategic Priorities
* Conducting work in a safe manner, adhering to quality compliance requirements and demonstrating a strong commitment to SDI's values of passion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and innovation
Specific Responsibilities
* Develops and recommends safety measures to protect the health and wellbeing of employees
* Contributes to the administration and implementation of an occupational health and safety activities plan aimed at reducing the incidence of accidents within the company
* Conducts regular safety inspection audits and recommends specific accident prevention controls measures including those related to safety and training
* Monitors, anticipates and controls hazardous and unsafe conditions
* Promotes healthy and safe working methods and practices in the workplace
* Plans and chairs OHS Committee
* Coordinates emergency procedures
* Administers the safety management system to ensure all safety-related matters are recorded and closed out successfully
* Adheres and contributes towards maintaining
* Reviews existing policies and measures and updates them in accordance with legislative requirements in consultation with the GHRM
* Coordinates safety training programs
* Administers Contractor Training system (Rapid Global), trains users, liaises with contractors if required, and resolves and monitors all matters relating to SDI Induction, WorkCover insurance, Public Liability insurance and licencing requirements
* Proactively monitors and enhances safety KPIs to support a culture of continuous improvement and risk reduction
* Coordinates basic Injury Management duties in consultation with GHRM and Injury Management Consultant
* Assists the GHRM and HR Officer with general HR activities and initiatives as required
Key Relationships (internal and external)
* HR Team
* All Managers
* All Supervisors
* All employees
* RTOs and non-certificated training companies
Job Environment
* The position is located at Bayswater
* Working across local SDI sites
* Working hours: 5 days per week
Essential Qualifications / Experience
* Certificate IV WHS
* Tertiary qualifications in HR/Safety/Environment/Science
* Preferably industry experience in a manufacturing environment
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
Personal Qualities
* Strong team player
* Open-minded to other opinions/suggestions/recommendations
* Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, and independently
* Pro-active
* A collaborative and consultative work style
Knowledge and Skills
* Aware of SDI's current Quality policy and objectives
* Stakeholder management skills
* An understanding of safety and environmental issues and regulations
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Good analytical skills
* Strong coordination skills
* Commercially savvy
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Strong computer skills
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