Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

5 months ago


Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

Immediate opportunity for a passionate WHS professional in the construction industry with a competitive salary

**Your new company**
- Hays are partnering with a National top tier construction company, in resourcing for a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to be a part of an $80m ACT Education Project, delivered by a diverse and experienced project team.- This company prides themselves on delivering iconic and beautiful diverse projects across Australia & New Zealand. Priding themselves on their partnerships, they understand that their people come first and this reflects on the high levels on staff retention.- If you're looking for a role in Workplace Health and Safety this could be the perfect opportunity for you.**Your new role**
- Your new and exciting role as the Workplace Health and Safety Officer you will working alongside the project team to oversee, manage and coordinate all safety requirements. In this role you will be required to perform the below tasks:
- Responsible for driving and leading a strong safety culture on site;
- Conduct site inspections and ensure all staff are complying to WHS regulations;
- Respond to incidents and emergencies, investigate, report and escalate such matters;
- Work closely with the Project Management team to mitigate all risks; and
- Develop and implement the work, health and safety plans.

**What you'll need to succeed**
- To be successful in this role you will have a true passion for both the construction industry and safety along with the below skills:
- Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety or currently studying;
- Collaborative communication style and ability to build strong long lasting relationships;
- Demonstrate a sound understanding on WHS legislation;
- Ability to consult and influence the evolution of safety culture across the workplace; and
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

**What you'll get in return**
- This role presents you with the opportunity to step into a role with a well-respected national construction company. Alongside this you will also receive:
- Mentoring and support from WHS professionals across the industry & work with a highly reputable builder;
- Opportunity to be part of a landmark project in the ACT;
- A collaborative and values-based workplace culture - with a full social calendar;
- Marketing leading flexibility around leave entitlements including, community days, wellness leave and a generous parental leave scheme.

**What you need to do now**
- If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact
- ** Sharnae Lignieres** on- At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.#2825270



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