Safety/continuous Improvement Advisor

**Stability of over 75 years of Australian experience and expertise**:

- ** Ongoing support and training to ensure your success in the role**:

- ** Safety First Culture | flexible working options | company benefits**

**Whilst manufacturing is our foundation, our team is our future.**

**ABOUT STRATCO**

Stratco is an Australian-owned innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of quality building and renovation solutions. With sophisticated manufacturing facilities, retail stores, and professional trade representation throughout Australia and New Zealand, Stratco has supplied a comprehensive range of products to the building and construction industries, and home improvement and DIY markets for over 75 years.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced leader in Safety & Continous Improvement to join our Queensland team based in Ormeau. This role will work closely with all stakeholders to lead workplace health & safety, quality and compliance along with driving continuous improvement activities across the business.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Coach and educate employees on WHS responsibilities & support them in their obligations.
- Comply with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, Stratco policies & ethical standards.
- Ensure all safety and compliance training requirements are met (including identifying ongoing safety training requirements).
- Conduct or coordinate incident and accident investigations to determine causal factors and recommend preventative actions.
- Coordinate and develop rehabilitation and return to work programs.
- Assist business units with hazard identification and risk assessments.
- Develop regular audit procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives and best practices to optimise operational processes.
- Collaborate with teams to identify inefficiencies, analyse workflows, and implement solutions that drive measurable improvements.
- Lead and facilitate improvement projects to achieve operational excellence.
- Conduct thorough process evaluations, root cause analyses, and performance metrics assessments to identify areas for enhancement.
- Promote a safe working environment amongst all personnel and lead by example.
- Strict adherence to our critical safety rules & contributing to a safe working environment.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Tertiary qualifications in a Health and Safety/Engineering/Management/Health Science or business-related discipline, or equivalent proven professional experience.
- Proven track record (2 years) in a similar role, demonstrating successful implementation of continuous improvement practices.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, analyse data, and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent project management and leadership abilities with a focus on collaboration and team building.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and strategies across the organisation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholders.
- Be action oriented and able to effectively communicate at all levels.
- Be a hands on, practical person with a good technical ability.
- Be honest, self-motivated and have a passionate desire to be successful.
- High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.

**REWARDS & BENEFITS**

Flexible Working Arrangements | Health & Wellbeing Initiatives | Traineeship & Apprentice Program | Career Development Opportunities | Paid Parental Leave | Employee Referral Incentive | Stratco Team Member Discount Card | Private Health Corporate Discount | Flu Vaccinations | Employee Assistance Programme

**OUR CULTURE**

Stratco has established an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment across our diverse business and take every measure to ensure our team members ‘**Return Home Safe**’ every day.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you Should you be successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process you will be invited for an interview to discuss the role in more detail.