Safety Specialist at Gladstone Ports Corporation Ltd
Reporting to the Safety Manager, the Safety Specialist provides expert safety advice, guidance, and support to employees, contractors, and port users.
The role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with GPC's safety management system and statutory safety obligations, and in fostering a positive safety culture through coaching and mentoring.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver expert safety technical advice to employees, contractors, and port users.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the ISO*****-accredited safety management system.
Ensure effective implementation of the safety management system through:
Advising and coaching on system application and emerging issues.
Conducting workplace inspections and audits.
Facilitating risk assessments.
Performing quality assurance on investigations, SAI360, risk assessments, and safety work procedures.
Lead safety improvement projects aligned with the annual safety business plan.
Mentor and coach leaders and staff to improve safety leadership and behaviours.
Lead major incident investigations as directed.
Assist with drug and alcohol testing as required.
Prepare and deliver safety reports and data.
Access necessary information, resources, and equipment to perform the role as per company policies.
Enhance safety culture and shifting beliefs towards injury prevention.
Coaching to instil the mindset that all injuries are preventable.
Maintain key relationships with internal stakeholders (employees, contractors, other GPC teams, port users) and external stakeholders (Workplace Health & Safety Queensland, unions).
Operate autonomously with strategic guidance from the Safety Manager.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (desirable).
Current Driver's Licence.
Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) or ability to obtain and maintain.
To apply
Please complete the online application form and submit a cover letter, resume and copies of any qualifications as part of your application.
For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description.
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting the recruitment team on **************.
Applications are to be received prior to 4:30pm, on Wednesday 26th November **** and must be submitted via /
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Wholesale Import and Export
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