Risk & Safety Advisor - West Melbourne, Australia - Jivaro

Jivaro

Verified Company

West Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Join a leading Australian retailer with 60 stores around the country

Staff discounts at all stores
Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available

Company:

Our client is an Australian retail powerhouse that has maintained a leading position in its sector for over 120 years.

With 60 retail stores across the country and a brand new state-of-the-art NDC, you will be joining the business at a pivotal time of growth

Role:

Supported by the logistics team, as well as training and HR functions, you will capitalise on your industry experience and knowledge to review and assess all current WH&S procedures & policies in place.

The key purpose of this role is to identify areas in need of improvement and implement the necessary changes to ensure the highest level of safety and compliance is maintained.

The Perks:

Healthcare and wellbeing discounts
Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave
Career growth and succession opportunities
Staff discounts across all stores

Key Responsibilities:

Manage OH&S policies, procedures and compliance across the distribution centre and rectify safety issues on site ie. this is a hands on role
Perform risk assessments, regular safety inspections, and monitoring compliance.
Implement, and monitor health & safety plans to improve

safety performance and compliance.

Work with DC managers to identify, plan and implement WHS initiatives, policies and systems through continuous improvement.
Review relevant legislative changes and make appropriate changes to Policies and procedures and to ensure compliance
Ensure that required personal protective equipment, is being used on site according to regulations.
Investigate incidents and unsafe working conditions, the identifying possible causes and recommending remedial action;
Conduct training sessions for all levels of management and employees in best practices and legislation

About You:

Have demonstrated experience working with and knowledge of safety protocols relating to forklift driving, pick packing, transportation, basic storage & freight handling
Have a relevant qualification in Work Health & Safety
Experienced in conducting safety audits in warehouse/distribution centre environments
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well within a team as well as motivate fellow teammembers
Demonstrated ability to implement site safety procedures, and training programs.
Experience in emergency response planning
Proven change and project management skills.
Experience in Safety Auditing, with experience conducting audits desirable

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