Health & Safety Advisor - Central Region (Yorke Peninsula/Northern Area)We are Viterra, we connect 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 roleViterra 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 to participate in scheduled and ad hoc safety activities including audits, investigations, training, and projects.DutiesContribute and influence an environment where health and safety are an integral part of how we do businessProvide advice on the management and control of safety hazards and risks in line with safety policies and standardsWork to achieve a zero-harm work environmentCoach and assist leaders and employees in relation to hazard identifying, control of risk and compliance with the health and safety management systemIdentify, recognise, and communicate positive safety contributions observed, and coach where opportunities to improve existLead health and safety incident investigations and provide support to the business, identify corrective actions, and provide input into solutions to prevent further issuesUndertake audits and inspections in line with the health and safety management systemProvide health and safety related training, coaching, and guidanceRegularly attend operational meetings and other meetings to provide input on health and safetyUndertake project work as allocated across the region and more broadlyParticipate 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 planAbout YouFormal safety qualifications (minimum Certificate IV WHS)At least 5 years' experience in a safety role (within a self-insured environment desirable)Internal audit and training qualifications are desirableSound computer skills are desirableIs effective at multi-tasking, though proactive initiation of tasks/projects and consistently manages them through to completionKnowledge of SA WHS Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice.As well as providing an empowering culture, Viterra promotes a range of employee benefits including:Competitive salary and discretionary bonus packageTools of trade including a company vehicleEmployee assistance programme – access to confidential and free supportCorporate health insurance funds, financial services and gym membership discountsBirthday leaveYears of service programmeHow to applyTo apply or to see a detailed position description, please visit the careers page of our website viterra.com.au, or for further information please contact Health & Safety Manager, Andrew Mepham on 0482 669 ***.
#J-18808-Ljbffr