Whs Officer

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers healthy, safe and productive. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate one million dollars annually to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.

**More about our benefits**
- Flexible hybrid workplace
- Competitive remuneration with excellent bonus scheme
- Generous Reward and Recognition programs
- Access to ongoing training and career development programs
- Access to free Mental Health programs
- Birthday and Anniversary day off
- Convenient location with onsite parking
- Modern onsite gym
- Employee discounts on full product range
- Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives

**More about the role**

Reporting to the General Manager - People & Culture, your role as WHS Officer, will provide effective safety support and drive a positive safety culture across all our business departments with a specific focus on warehousing and transport areas, ensuring compliance across the business.

The role will incorporate the following responsibilities:

- Manage on site safety inductions for new employees
- Analyse incidents, injuries and hazards, prepare reports, identify trends and make recommendations for improvement
- Complete incident investigations and propose corrective actions
- Complete workplace safety inspections and risk assessments
- Maintain current incident, injury and hazard reporting in our Compliance Software
- Participate in internal and external audit ensuring compliance is maintained and implement any corrective actions
- Champion safety related training as required including Toolbox Talks
- Chair the National WHS Committee
- Maintain emergency procedures and emergency personnel for all locations
- Oversee that inspections are completed for all warehouse equipment and on-road vehicles
- Review WHS policies in accordance with legislation updates and communicate these changes to all stakeholders of the business
- Proactively manage workers compensation claims, liaising with treating doctors, insurance companies and rehabilitation providers, to ensure the injured workers return to work
- Maintain our ISO Accreditation in Safety, Quality and Environment

**More about you**
- Minimum Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent
- Previous employment experience in a similar role
- Working knowledge of Work Health and Safety policies, practices and legislation
- Exposure to warehousing and transport environments
- Previous Injury Management and Return to Work Coordination experience
- Previous exposure to ISO auditing processes, preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- 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 $15 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 500 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