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Job Description Summary

The EHS Specialist acts a Business Partner providing specialist support and partnership to the EHS Manager ANZ, supporting the development of a proactive safety culture by partnering with leaders, colleagues and contractors to embed Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices across the business.

Job Description Summary

The EHS Specialist acts a Business Partner providing specialist support and partnership to the EHS Manager ANZ, supporting the development of a proactive safety culture by partnering with leaders, colleagues and contractors to embed Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices across the business.

This role provides expert guidance on WHS and RTW matters, ensures compliance with legislation and standards, and leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the EHS Management System, aligned with ISO 45001.

Through strong stakeholder engagement and data-driven insights, the EHS Business Partner drives risk reduction, incident prevention, and wellbeing initiatives, contributing to a safe and sustainable work environment across ANZ.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Support EHS Manager ANZ in building and delivering EHS activities across ANZ:

• Assist in the update and delivery of the Safety Management System focusing on:
• Update the A&NZ Chemical management program.
• Update safety risk assessments (SRAs) and assignment of relevant SRAs to employees.
• Maintain and update applicable registers ie EHS licenses and permits.
• Assist in the design of workflows for LOTO and Electrical safety practical assessments.
• Assist with updating the business risk reduction program priorities.
• Monitor delivery of facility EHS requirements
• Support element owners to build evidence to comply with safety management system.
• Own and deliver on appropriate Elements of the FrameWork (EHS Management System)

Lead and deliver New Employee Orientation sessions, tools and resourcesSupport People Leaders and their employees on health and safety programs, risk assessment, Accident/Incident reporting, LOTO, etc.Support in driving the EHS KPI compliance and achievement.Complete safety Gemba walks (2 per month), conduct general hazard inspections, Strength of Defense Matrix (SoDM) and site audits with key stakeholders to drive improvements on a regular basis.Contribute data and information to enable accurate and timely EHS performance reports.Draft Safety Alerts and workplace EHS briefings.Assist in preparing for compliance audits in accordance with the internal audit schedule and provide support during third party external audits.Manage the return-to-work process and associated documentation including:

• Coordinating the submission of Workers Compensation claims ensuring completion of all required documentation is accurately completed and submitted within designated timeframe
• Consult with Human Resources on employee relations matters as needed.
• Assist in reviewing and updating procedures to align local documents with global policies and standards.
• Support operations to ensure all EHS training in the Learning Management System (LMS) is allocated correctly, and support reporting and compliance
• Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company standards and procedures and other compliance obligations to ensure the safety of our people, the community, and the environment.
• Conduct investigations into EHS Events, hazards and concerns and develop corrective action reports and learning documentation; and liaise with Human Resources as needed for any necessary follow-up actions
• Support Management of Change Process where appropriate
• Manage and support EHS committee needs
• Drive Innovation in EHS through programs and engagements
  
  

Quality Specific Goals

• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Formal qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety
• Knowledge of A&NZ Work Health & Safety Legislation codes and standards and the ability to interpret and apply.
• Previous experience working in high-risk industry environment with office based and field teams.
• Possess a current driver's licence.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Proven experience in a WHS and RTW role.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, relevant Codes of Practice and ISO 45001 WHS Management Systems
• Demonstrated ability to supporting and deliver WHS initiatives including leading WHS projects
• Experience in data extraction and analysis is highly regarded
• Familiarity with Contractor Worker Safety Management processes
• Skilled in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using Microsoft engagement tools such as Viva Engage, Teams, SharePoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability to work effectively with diverse teams across different departments, locations, and cultural backgrounds.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong self-management and tasks prioritization skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrates key behaviours such as empathy, humility, integrity, and resilience.
• Willingness and ability to travel within ANZ
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: NoSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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