Hse Advisor

Disaster Management Australia - 12 month contract
- Future Opportunities for Career Progression
- Working In and Around Adelaide

**The Company**:
Are you motivated by the prospect of helping communities recover from natural disasters, as well as making communities better prepared for the future? Then Johns Lyng Disaster Management Australia is the perfect place to accelerate your career and have a positive impact on the lives of Australians in need.

With the increase in extreme weather driven by climate change, DMA is proud to be the leading authority in delivering timely and effective disaster recovery, risk reduction and sustainability programs in Australia. We achieve our success through the effective coordination of a diverse range of teams including project management, logistics and procurement, case management and community engagement, communications and government relations; as well as expert advisory in crisis and risk management.

DMA is growing rapidly, and we have high ambitions to create a stronger built environment for the future. Although we maintain a start-up ‘feel’; as part of the Johns Lyng Group, we have the support and backing of Australia’s largest building service provider and an ASX200 listed company. The Group has recently expanded to New Zealand and the USA which will drive DMA’s international growth.

**The Role**:
With the increase in extreme weather driven by climate change, DMA is proud to be the leading authority in delivering timely and effective disaster recovery, risk reduction and sustainability programs in Australia. We achieve our success through the effective coordination of a diverse range of teams including project management, logistics and procurement, case management and community engagement, communications and government relations; as well as expert advisory in crisis and risk management. This role will allow you to support national businesses with operations in multiple states.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Drive & lead a strong safety culture
- Site inspections and audits.
- Incident investigations reports
- Hammertech management, support with pre starts and toolbox talks.
- Keep up to date with HSE compliance in relevant state & national legislation
- Maintain legal obligations, industry standards & Australian standards
- Implement, maintain & update project specific HSE plans and SWMS for high risk or value jobs
- Liaise with regulatory authorities on matters of Health Safety & Environmental compliance
- Ensure a standard risk management approach is implemented across all businesses in line with our JLG safety management system
- Manage HSE inductions & onboarding process for new internal staff, including HSE training
- Provide advice on HSE matters and issues which arise, in line with company framework and safety management system
- Respond to incidents & emergencies, including investigations, reporting & escalation
- Attend project sites to complete inspections and audits, ensuring safety compliance & performance is being managed
- Other duties as directed by the National HSE Manager & State Managers including monthly reporting & contribution to strategic plans and projects

**Key Selection Criteria**:

- Qualification in Work Health & Safety, essential (minimum Certificate IV in H&S)
- Previous experience in the Building & Construction industry
- Use of safety systems and technology
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders
- Superior communication skills, both written & verbal
- Results driven & adaptable
- Excellent organisational skills & attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple / competing priorities & make quick decisions
- Problem solving & process implementation skills
- Ability to analyse & interpret data, laws & regulations
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Valid driver licence
- Construction White Card
- Working with Children Check (preferred or to undertake during employment)
- Please note: You will need to be prepared to undergo a medical examination and criminal background check as part of the recruitment process._