Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)Do you have a passion for keeping you and your colleagues safe? Have meticulous attention to detail and want to work as part of a supportive and vibrant team?If so, then apply to be the Work Health & Safety Officer at our powder processing and manufacturing facility in Grove, Southern Tasmania, just under 30 mins from Hobart in the stunning surroundings of the Huon Valley.Reporting to the Manager HR but working closely with the Production Manager and other experienced staff such as our LEAN Team, you will not only support our current safety systems but have the opportunity to develop them to ensure the organisation is a safe and healthy place to work.Whilst compliance with the requirements of the regulations is of course a key part of this role, we are a mature company with well-developed processes and so as a result, you will be able to focus on balanced incremental improvement, not radical change and will have the opportunity to take the time to understand existing processes and work with appropriate stakeholders in a collaborative way, utilising their knowledge and experience.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport and communicate effectively with all levels of the business to promote a zero harm environment where safety, risk and compliance are proactively and positively managed.Provide appropriate level advice to all areas of the business on workers safety issues, interpretation of safety legislation and compliance with legislative requirements.Support, develop, and maintain Bulk Nutrients safe system of work, policies, safe work procedures and tools including; risk assessments, risk registers, hazard identification and assessment, control measures, and WHS documentation.Conduct Health and Safety inspections to ensure that workers are following safety policies, practices and procedures and that identified audit actions are tracked and closed out.Support the completion of WHS documentation by workers, through advice and training.Assist with rehabilitation of workers after incidents and overseeing their successful return to work, including where appropriate, supporting any Workers Compensation process by working with employees and support agencies.Consult, review and assess safety documentation including safe work procedures, risk assessments, incident reports and emergency procedures and maintain records of documentation.Undertake investigations and assessment where incidents or risks are identified or reported and ensure preventative responses are implemented.Liaise with Worksafe Tasmania regarding any notifiable incidents as required.Support the WHS Committee by coordinating meetings and monitoring of committee actions.Delivery of the workplace health & safety toolbox talks and inductions for employees.Delivery of WHS and occupational training as identified and requested.Monitor and assess the effectiveness of health and safety initiatives.Support the organisation in other relevant tasks as identified by the Manager HR and the General Manager.As the successful applicant you will enjoy working closely with staff to become the leader of our safety culture. You will need to be flexible, willing to consider alternate opinions and be comfortable receiving feedback around your suggestions and ideas.As the Safety Leader you will be naturally meticulous but most importantly, willing to learn, especially in the first three months, as you gain an understanding our current systems and requirements. This role includes both spending time on the production floor and administrative work, and requires attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills as well as a genuine commitment to your colleague's safety.To succeed in this role, you must have a confident, positive attitude, be happy to work with staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds, have a passion for delivering outcomes, in addition to being a clear and effective communicator that can prioritise and work within deadlines.The role will require you to be comfortable with regular follow ups to ensure changes are effectively imbedded in an inclusive and non-punitive way. Whilst being direct and clear in your instructions, you will also have the ability to adjust your delivery style as needed to ensure messages are understood.Minimum RequirementsCertificate 4 in Work Health and Safety, or a related discipline, with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, regulations and their application in the workplace.Experience in undertaking WHS inspections and documenting findings and actions required.Experience in investigating/reviewing incidents and accidents to determine their root cause and manage preventative responses.Demonstrated ability to provide practical advice to management and employees (verbally & in writing).Demonstrated computer skills and competency.Salary commensurate with experience (range starting at 80k (pro rata) per year + Superannuation), with an additional 6 monthly company profit share.Work ArrangementWe are looking for 0.6 FTE - equivalent of 3 days per week, hours can be flexible depending on the needs of the business and the incumbent.Additional RequirementsIt is also a requirement that the successful applicant has a motor vehicle license.About Bulk NutrientsBulk Nutrients is an Employer of Choice and is a vibrant and exciting place to work.Join us and be part of the Australian sports and supplements industry. We're an active group that encourages our staff to lead fit and healthy lifestyles. Free access to onsite commercial gym, $250 per year subsidy for sporting club fees, and the ability to donate blood during work time.This role is based at our facility in Grove, just under 30 minutes south of the Hobart CBD.Please submit your resume and a cover letter that addresses at least four (4) of the Key Responsibilities and your suitability for the role.Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a Work Health and Safety Officer?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Have you completed a qualification in Work Health & Safety?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?Do you have experience in administration?
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