About This Role
We are seeking a skilled Health and Safety professional to lead our regional team in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
This role plays a pivotal part in fostering a strong health and safety culture, implementing the management system to achieve ongoing improvement and legal compliance.
As the senior interface responsible for strategically leading the regional team, you will champion health and safety engagement across our network, develop and implement strategies to protect staff health and safety, prevent environmental incidents, instill a strong health and safety culture, and enable business success through efficient project delivery.
* Coach and mentor internal clients, including coordinators, in the effective implementation of the health and safety management system
* Work as part of the leadership team to develop, deliver and monitor health and safety strategies
* Audit implementation of the health and safety system to achieve continual improvement and maintain certifications
* Manage timely incident investigations, including monitoring corrective actions
* Conduct site and office inspections, including ergonomic assessments
* Review risk management documentation prepared for site activities
* Review subcontractor management and safety in design processes
* Monitor training needs analysis, training completion and develop and deliver training
* Analyse health and safety performance trends and make recommendations to management
* Coordinate crisis and emergency management activities
* Manage workers compensation claims and coordinate health monitoring requirements
* Work with project teams to enable successful project delivery
Requirements:
* Diploma or higher tertiary qualification in a health and safety related discipline
* 10 years' experience in a similar role, including site safety experience
* Experience with ISO45001 and 14001 certifications
* Thorough understanding of current health and safety issues and demonstrated experience in interpretation and practical application of relevant legislation and statutory requirements
* High-level analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgement and decisiveness with problem solving
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including consultation and negotiation, and ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
* Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on health and safety initiatives and undertaking inspections and incident investigations
* Ability to manage risks associated with engaging contractors
* Experience in developing and delivering health and safety training and presentations
* Auditor qualifications and experience
We offer a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for career advancement.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences.