Whs Coordinator

Cert IV in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) (minimum)

Job summary

Amazon is a company of builders. A philosophy of ownership carries through everything we do — from the proprietary technologies we create to the new businesses we launch and grow. You’ll find it in every team across our company; from providing Earth’s biggest selection of products to developing ground-breaking software and devices that change entire industries, Amazon embraces invention and progressive thinking. Amazon is continually evolving; it’s a place where motivated employees thrive, and ownership and accountability lead to meaningful results. It’s as simple as this: we pioneer.

With every order made and parcel delivered, customer demand at Amazon is growing. And to meet this demand, and keep our world-class service running smoothly, we're growing our WHS team across Australia.

We currently have a vacancy for Workplace, Health and Safety - WHS - Coordinator to join the Amazon Australia Team, and will be located within the Perth site at Perth Airport, reporting into the WHS Manager. The roles are being offered on a night shift pattern.

This role is open to anyone who has a particular interest in work health and safety and requires working with the WHS team to deliver high standards of safety within our Fulfillment Centre. The suitable applicant will be trained in both the standard work and tools used within the WHS function. You will be a strong communicator, who values teamwork, is proactive about safety and who can function as a role model and engage in a professional manner with the entire Fulfillment Centre workforce. Some of the responsibilities can include:

- Would suit a recent graduate with a degree in safety or a safety professional with 1-3 years experience
- Assist with risk assessments as required and follow up control measures to completion.
- Advise associates and managers on company procedures and legal requirements within the level of a Coordinators knowledge. Know their own level of competence and not give information outside this level.
- Monitor the Fulfillment Centre for compliance to company safety procedures.
- Assist in the implementation of Regional WHS management programs at site level.
- Assist with the investigation of incidents to establish root cause and develop required action plans with relevant processes.
- Update internal records with regards to incidents, near misses and accidents, Area Observations, Safety Inspections, pre-start records and ‘Safety Saves’.
- Be involved in undertaking action plans to ensure continuing compliance with Legislation.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving safety investigations.
- Monitor Dock and Yard safety procedures to ensure compliance.
- Carry out WHS training sessions for managers and associates as required.
- Flexibility on hours worked to cover shifts and escalations as required.
- 1-3 years experience in a similar role (preferable)
- Workers compensation and RTW coordinator experience (preferable)

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our growth. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.