Wattyl are a part of a global company called Hempel that produce a broad range of paints, varnishes, lacquers and special purpose protective coatings, incorporating trusted brands across the Globe. In Our business we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions for all markets across the world. We are on the look‐out for an EHS Advisor (Business Partner) to join our team based in West Footscray. In this role you will be leading and mentoring the Site Teams in relation to Health Safety and Environment legislation, standards and practices to ensure a safe, zero harm and efficient work environment is maintained.
Responsibilities
* Work with the site leadership teams in the manufacturing plants and distribution centres of your allocated portfolio.
* Provide clear guidance and support for Managers, Supervisors and Employees regarding their responsibilities and accountabilities for safety and support them to achieve and maintain a zero harm culture.
* Develop and implement EHS Standards and best practices ensuring risk mitigation practices are integrated successfully.
* Perform regular site inspections, EHS System audits and maintain regulatory and compliance schedules and registers, including but not limited to meeting site and legislative training and licence compliances.
* Lead injury and incident investigations in a timely manner and ensuring robust and proper reporting and monitoring of completion of any recommended corrective actions.
* Develop and deliver EHS specific training programs to site management and employees.
* Ideally have knowledge and experience of workers compensation and return to work legislation and to be able to support employees to return to work quickly and support site leaders with their responsibilities in this area.
Qualifications
* Tertiary or equivalent qualifications in work health and safety or occupational hygiene and minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
* Prior experience in a role with Dangerous goods handling, storage and transport ideal.
* Experience leading Incident investigations.
* Prior manufacturing / distribution industry exposure.
* Internal Auditor qualifications (ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001) and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (TAE40140) would be ideal but are not essential.
Wattyl a part of Hempel knows that a great business needs a fantastic team, this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Therefore, Wattyl apart of Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.
Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia – Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply.
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