Safety Officer

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and Aussie run business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students healthy, safe and productive.

**More about our benefits**
- Flexible hybrid workplace
- Annual employee incentive schemes
- Generous Reward and Recognition programs
- Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to free Mental Health programs
- Birthday, Anniversary and Purchase Leave available
- Convenient location with free onsite parking
- Modern onsite gym
- Employee discounts on full product range
- Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
- Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available

**More about what you’ll do**

Joining the People and Culture Team, the Safety Officer will oversee all safety and injury management requirements for the Company, providing support, guidance and advice with regards to safety, driving a positive safety culture across the business with a specific focus on warehousing and transport areas.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Maintain national incident, injury and hazard reporting data within the Safety / Compliance Software Program (Mango)
- Analyse incidents, injuries and hazards, complete incident investigations and prepare reports, identify trends and propose corrective actions for improvement
- Complete workplace safety inspections and risk assessments
- Chair the National WHS Committee
- Proactively manage workers compensation claims, liaising with treating doctors, insurance companies and rehabilitation providers, as well as manage the return to work of injured employees
- Ensure emergency procedures and emergency personnel remain current for all locations
- Create safety related training as required including Safety Toolbox Talks
- Conduct internal and external audits ensuring compliance to safety standards and policies are maintained, and implement any corrective action
- Review WHS policies in accordance with legislation updates and communicate these changes to all stakeholders of the business

**More about you**
- Previous employment experience in a similar role
- Exposure to working within warehousing and transport environments
- Previous Injury Management and Return to Work Coordination experience
- Working knowledge of Work Health and Safety policies, practices and legislation across all States and Territories
- Sound judgment, decision making and problem solving capabilities
- Ability to travel interstate as required

**More about COS**

When you join COS you’ll be working for a growing business servicing many of Australia’s most well recognised companies and government agencies. You’ll be part of a socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people.

You will be joining a talented team that live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Self Reflective, Family and Service Excellence. At COS, we work together to find smarter ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive. We are passionate about maintaining a business culture that focuses on professionalism with heart.

Through the success of our business COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded.

Founded in Australia 45 years ago, today with over 700 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard

**How to Apply**

**COS can offer you not just a job but a career.**

**If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you