Workplace Health and Safety Advisor - Ingleburn, Australia - Safety People

Safety People

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Ingleburn, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Warehousing and logistics DC site in Ingleburn

Permanent fulltime opportunity
Circa $130K package based on exp.

Company Description:

Our large retail client is based in the Ingleburn distribution hub of NSW. They deliver supplies to their stores across the NSW network. They have a very strong commitment to health and safety.

They are currently seeking a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to join their team, who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, managing safety programs, and implementing best practices across the site operations.

Responsibilities:

As the Workplace Health and Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for:

Implementing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures in line with company objectives and state legislation
Providing guidance, advice, and support to operations managers and employees to ensure a safe working environment
Conducting regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards
Developing and delivering safety training and awareness programs to improve safety culture and reduce incidents
Managing incident and injury reporting, investigation, and followup processes
Developing and implementing emergency response plans and business continuity plans
Maintaining accurate safety records and reporting to senior management on safety performance and trends
Liaising with external regulators, auditors, and stakeholders on safety matters
Keeping up to date with changes in safety legislation and best practices, and recommending improvements to safety policies and procedures

Qualifications and Experience:

Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety, min. Cert IV WHS
At least 3 years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably in a warehousing and logistics environment
Knowledge of state WHS legislation and regulations
Experience in conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement and site safety policies, procedures, and training programs
Experience in emergency response planning and business continuity management

Please submit your resume and cover letter. For a confidential chat contact Ken on