Hsqe Advisor

**About the Company**

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with 120 years’ experience in delivering a diverse range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1300-plus people.

A leading division of the Ahrens family of brands, D&C specialise in design, fabrication and installation for bulky goods and retail, commercial and car parks, commodity storage and handling, cold store buildings, defence and aviation, education and recreation, manufacturing, mining infrastructure, ports and rail, steel buildings, transport and logistic, warehousing and wineries. We provide cutting-edge project solutions, delivering projects of all sizes, from small-scale to substantial developments.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment) Advisor, to join our Queensland Design & Construction team for upcoming projects in Mackay. The HSQE Advisor will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining high safety standards, and promoting a culture of safety and quality on-site, throughout the project lifecycle. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to make a significant impact on the success and safety of our projects.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work with the Group HSQE team to maintain and control the company HSQE Management Systems, ensuring site compliance.
- Ensure processes and procedures across the Group are relevant and complete, underpin efficient operation, and are standardised where appropriate.
- Preparation of project management plans and other related HSE documentation.
- Maintain safety and general noticeboards with up to date and relevant information.
- Work with supervisors and managers to review and improve, Safe Work Method Statements, Standard Operating Procedures and Plant and Equipment management.
- Support operational teams with HSQE activities and initiatives on permanent and temporary sites such as but not limited to;
- Conducting Daily Site Walkarounds, HSE Inspections, Plant Inscpections and Safe behaviour observations to support project teems to ensure sites are set up safely
- Participation in subcontractor coordination meetings, toolbox talks, HSQE Meetings
- Coordinate projects auditing of operations from a HSQE perspective.
- Work with managers and employees throughout the project lifecycle to ensure WHS and environment management are integral parts of the Ahrens culture.
- Continue to develop and integrate the HSQE Management System by assessing the needs of each project and implementing systems and processes inline with company HSE requirements and expectations.
- Communicate new HSE systems, policies and procedures to employees and ensure requirements are understood.
- Participate in incident investigations of operations from a HSQE perspective.
- Support project teams and provide advice and ideas so they can meet their safety obligations.
- Ensure accurate records, training certificates, inspection reports and other documents are appropriately filed on databases and systems and readily available on request. Support the development and implementation of new HSQE programs and training initiatives

**Skills and Experience**
- Formal qualifications in WHS practices
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the construction industry;
- Experience in documenting policies and procedures.
- Experience delivering WHS services to construction, manufacturing or production enterprises.
- In depth knowledge of WHS practices and principles and current legislative requirements, and hands on experience in monitoring and reviewing WHS systems, procedures and practices.
- Effective written and oral communication skills including proven skills in negotiating, developing and managing cooperative working relationships, and resolving issues constructively.
- Understanding of case management principles.
- Practical experience using safety management systems software.
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Construction Industry White Card;
- Applied First Aid and CPR competency; Current driver’s license;

**Why Work at Ahrens**

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.

We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety. In return we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.

**Benefits**
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
- Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private hea