Senior Health and Safety Leader

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeHealthSafety Full time $140,000 - $180,000
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Health and Safety Professional to lead our company's health and safety initiatives. This is a key leadership role that will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive health and safety strategy that aligns with our operational goals and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that health and safety systems are compliant, effective, and reflective of best practice across our global organisation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive health and safety strategy and system aligned with Operational goals and regulatory requirements
  • Provide expert advice to stakeholders and the business when managing issues or incidents
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate psychosocial risks (e.g., workplace stress, burnout, harassment, mental health challenges) across all levels of the organisation.
  • Partner with the Learning and Development team to design and deliver targeted health and safety training and awareness programs, building internal capability and promoting accountability.
  • Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments to proactively identify potential workplace health and safety issues and develop appropriate action plans
  • Lead investigations of workplace health and safety incidents and hazard management, including conducting investigations, root cause analysis, action plans, maintaining accurate records and timely reporting.
  • Manage emergency response and injury management protocols, maintaining readiness for emergencies and overseeing return-to-work processes.
  • Work with relevant leads to ensure all reports including associated documentation are followed up and completed in a confidential, timely fashion.
  • Partner with Quality and Operations teams to ensure that safety practices and procedures are compliant, followed and are best practice.
  • Active coordination and early involvement in the injury and claims management process with employee, supervisor and medical professionals.
  • Coordinate and manage injury management/return to work process
  • Manage long term medical absences, making decisions on approach and management.
  • Collaborate with the Learning, Quality and Compliance teams to ensure alignment of health and safety policies with broader employee welfare and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on the performance of health and safety initiatives and compliance
  • Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of health and safety programs, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.
  • Serve as the point of contact for internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies on matters related to health and safety.
Qualifications / Experience
We are seeking an individual with at least 5 years' work experience in a senior health and safety role in a manufacturing environment. A tertiary qualification with a health and safety focus is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess health and safety technical skills and extensive experience in dealing with chemicals and warehouse operations.

Why Work With Us?
We offer a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects that shape the future of our industry.

We value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Our diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace culture offers career development opportunities and unlimited access to online learning. We have a rewards platform with access to discounts at over 450+ Australian retailers and provide paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, Nurture Days, and more.

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