BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity - Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues in the work place - 1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience DESCRIPTION We're growing! Come work at our newest site! One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits. The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHSS supports management's efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics. Key job responsibilities Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems - Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws - Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions - Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics - Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Horsley Park,, NSW, AUS PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in worker's compensation case management - Experience in emergency response - Experience leading and managing a team - Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE statement: Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
