Work Health

**Introduction**:
At PharmaCare, we inspire our people to be the best, healthiest and happiest they can be. As an Australian born and built success story we are proud of our heritage and remain a 100% Australian owned and family operated business. We are home to some of Australia’s most well-known and trusted brands including Nature’s Way, Bioglan, Sambucol, Norsca, Brut, Skin Doctors, Naturopathica, KP24, Aquasun, Promensil, BioMedica, Medlab and many more. Our products are found in pharmacies, supermarkets, department and variety stores all over the world.

Pharmacare has tripled its work force and production output over the last 3 years. Our rapid growth has seen massive investment committed to the operation with $20M planned over the next 24 months. Recent developments have seen the operation double its footprint with further expansion on the horizon.

Our success comes from our performance led culture, and we want our people to succeed. We encourage ownership and integrity with an entrepreneurial flair. Based in Prestons, we live the life we promote.

**Extras we know you’ll love**:
Generous monthly complimentary products to support your health and wellbeing
Paid parental leave, subsidised health and salary continuance insurance
Employee assistance/wellbeing initiatives
Ongoing training and development programs
Work life balance - knowing “downtime” is as important as “uptime”
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**Description**:
The WHS Advisor will provide strategic and operational leadership, support and advice in all matters pertaining to WHS and compliance. The WHS Advisor will be required to establish best practice benchmarks, ensure consistency and drive continuous improvement in WHS, compliance and training systems.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, your key areas of responsibility & accountability will include, but not limited to:

- Coach and mentor relevant stakeholders and support the team with training of WHS policies and procedures to improve business benchmarks, departmental performance and embed safety leadership
- Bringing to life PharmaCare principles and values and driving continuous improvement in WHS performance and culture practices for a proactive risk management safety culture
- Lead and drive WHS compliance throughout all aspects of the business, ensuring compliance with WHS policies, procedures and relevant legislation
- Facilitate regular, site-specific safety audits and inspections, safety risk assessments, incident investigations, hazard identification, risk assessment and control
- Develop and report on safety performance including incidents, hazards, damages, compliance and non-conformance. Assessing and reducing lost time injuries (LTIs)
- Create, implement and undertake reviews of existing WHS training programs, work procedures and policies to ensure continuous improvement
- Support the effective implementation of safety management systems, strategies and initiatives across the business and introduce projects to ensure safety objectives and targets are met
- Manage end-to-end Workers Compensation and WHS-related administration and establish / maintain WHS database to comply with company and local regulations, working with internal and external auditors / authorities
- Effectively represent PharmaCare externally with stakeholders including WHS/OHS and environmental regulators, community groups, contractors, customers and the communities in which PharmaCare operates.

**What will make us click**:
A sense of purpose
Shared values
An internal drive to make things happen
Striving to make a positive difference every day
Reward and recognition.

**Skills and Experiences**:
**Qualifications**:
Degree qualified in a WHS related discipline

Experience

A proven manufacturing background with minimum of 5 years’ experience (preferred)
A strong awareness of and commitment to safety management
Time management, analytical and problem-solving skills
Driven and energetic personality
High level of attention to detail, initiative and strong work ethic
Ability to work with all levels of the organisation from shop floor to senior management
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MRP and/or ERP systems