Exciting Opportunity in a Leading Agribusiness Permanent full-time position
Tools of Trade and company vehicle included
About Us We are Viterra, connecting Australian growers with domestic and international consumers through our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network. Viterra operates a storage and handling network of strategically located sites and port terminals spanning key growing regions in South Australia and western Victoria. We receive growers' grain into our network, store it, and move it to international and domestic markets. Our unique culture empowers our employees to think innovatively and develop their careers in an exciting and supportive environment.
About the Role Viterra is seeking a motivated Health & Safety Advisor to provide leadership and support to our Central Region (Yorke Peninsula/Northern Area) country storage and port terminal facilities. The primary responsibility of the role is to assist the business in the implementation and ongoing compliance with Health and Safety policies and standards, work with local management and employees to increase safety awareness, and participate in scheduled and ad hoc safety activities including audits, investigations, training, and projects.
Duties Contribute and influence an environment where health and safety are an integral part of how we do business. Provide advice on the management and control of safety hazards and risks in line with safety policies and standards. Work to achieve a zero-harm work environment. Coach and assist leaders and employees in relation to hazard identifying, control of risk and compliance with the health and safety management system. Identify, recognise, and communicate positive safety contributions observed, and coach where opportunities to improve exist. Lead health and safety incident investigations and provide support to the business, identify corrective actions, and provide input into solutions to prevent further issues. Undertake audits and inspections in line with the health and safety management system. Provide health and safety related training, coaching, and guidance. Regularly attend operational meetings and other meetings to provide input on health and safety. Undertake project work as allocated across the region and more broadly. Participate in various safety initiatives as required by the health and safety management team, including those required to achieve targets set in the annual Health and Safety improvement plan. About You Formal safety qualifications (minimum Certificate IV WHS)
At least 5 years' experience in a safety role (within a self-insured environment desirable)
An effective communicator
Internal audit and training qualifications are desirable
Sound computer skills are desirable
Effective at multi-tasking, proactive initiation of tasks/projects, and consistently managing them through to completion
Knowledge of SA WHS Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice.
Benefits As well as providing an empowering culture, Viterra promotes a range of employee benefits including:
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus package Tools of trade including a company vehicle Employee assistance programme – access to confidential and free support Corporate health insurance funds, financial services, and gym membership discounts Birthday leave Years of service programme How to Apply To apply for the position please click on 'Apply' at the bottom of the page or for further information please contact Health & Safety Manager, Andrew Mepham on 0482 669 809. Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 10 November 2024. Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.
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