Job Description Reporting to the Safety Superintendent, the Work Health and Safety Specialist plays a crucial role in driving a shift in safety performance as well as supporting operations to achieve safety excellence by influencing, coaching, and working directly with the Front Line Leaders, Contracting Partners, and the broader workforce.
Key Responsibilities Build capability amongst leaders and teams to achieve effective and efficient WHS outcomes. Monitor and assess environment procedures, equipment, and installations on a regular basis to ensure an acceptable risk level. Implement any required Risk Management and Management Change strategies in line with the company and legislative requirements. Facilitate WHS training within operations to support an effective implementation of systems as well as build capability within the operations. Work closely with and support other team members and undertake other duties as required to deliver optimal WHS outcomes. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current WHS legislation and standards to provide relevant advice and support. Provide timely and accurate advice and support towards WHS risk reduction and safe execution of work within the allocated business unit. Coordinate and conduct hazard identification and risk assessments within the business where more complex tools are required. Provide ongoing investigation, coaching, and leadership for safety professionals and line personnel to ensure outcomes are aligned with SIMEC mining investigations requirements. Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with a drive and resourcefulness to research and find solutions to challenging issues as well as implement any required changes.
You should possess:
Ability to work with people from all levels. Focus and results orientation. Organizational skills to manage information and take action autonomously with a sense of urgency. Qualifications and Skills Tertiary WHS Qualifications or suitable qualifications in a relevant discipline. Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (preferable). Strong communication (verbal and written) and critical thinking skills. Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships. Strong relationship management skills. Experience in facilitating incident investigations and risk assessments. Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management, auditing, reporting, and investigation requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr