Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Reporting to the Lead Advisor - Health and Safety, you will be part of a dynamic team based in Mackay, and be responsible for, however not limited to:
* Providing professional advice and support, engaging, influencing and coaching the workforce to promote continual development and improvement in safety culture.
* Ensuring risk/hazard registers are maintained for all facilities.
* Facilitating a consistent approach to risk management, ensuring workers are trained and using risk management tools, including Take 5's and JHA's.
* Facilitating the reporting and recording of all incidents, hazards and near misses.
* Ensuring incident investigations are completed as required, identifying root causes and corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
* Conducting regular visits to all areas of responsibility, interacting with the management team and workforce.
* Coaching and providing advice at all company levels on how best to meet responsibilities and required H&S standards.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Completion of a formal tertiary qualification in Health and Safety (degree or postgraduate qualification), and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training with a Diploma in health and safety as a minimum.
* Knowledge and experience in laboratory safety preferred.
* Demonstrated sound knowledge of Australian legislation relating to Occupational Health & Safety and subsidiary documents such as standards and Codes of Practice.
* Minimum 2 years experience in a hands-on HSE advisory capacity, preferably with multi-business activity.
* Hold a current driver's license.
Additional Information
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global company. Here are some benefits of working for SGS:
* Flexible work arrangements
* Sustainability embedded in our culture and operations
* Paid parental leave
* Paid time off for volunteering and blood donations
* Health & wellbeing programs
* Ongoing learning & development
* Career advancement opportunities (nationally and globally)
* SGS Rewards: Employee benefits platform with retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities. Employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We believe diversity fosters a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the ongoing cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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