Workplace Health

**Innovator & recognised leader in Australian retail & manufacturing**:

- ** Outstanding opportunity**:

- ** Drive ‘Continuous Improvement’ culture**

**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.

An exciting opportunity presents for an experienced Safety Leader to join our NSW Leadership team. Reporting to the Executive NSW/ACT, your remit will lead workplace health & safety, WHS process, systems and compliance across the business.

The role will involve the implementation of the group WHS plan within the Stratco NSW division, which includes manufacturing and dispatch facilities, office and home improvement stores.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- 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.
- Support the business in developing and coordinating wellbeing initiatives.
- Coordinate and develop rehabilitation and return to work programs.
- Assist business units across NSW and ACT with hazard identification and risk assessments.
- Develop regular audit procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.

**Accordingly, for this key role, we are seeking a high tempo, energetic individual that can demonstrate**:

- A proven background in training and safety with the ability to demonstrate evidence of this success.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholders at all levels.
- Extensive knowledge and experience managing workplace health & safety.
- Tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety Management or a business-related discipline.
- An operational leader, adopting a hands-on approach. Experience in a Production management/technical management role prior will be advantageous
- Experience engaging with state safety regulators - SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe ACT
- A 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 EVP**

At Stratco, manufacturing is our foundation, but our people are our future. We empower our team to grow and succeed, within an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every individual matters, and innovation thrives. We are committed to offering fulfilling and rewarding career paths, ongoing learning and development, and recognition for outstanding service. Join us and build the future you’ve always envisaged, while redefining outdoor living and improving the lifestyles of our customers.

At Stratco, Safety is paramount, and we take every measure to ensure our team members** ‘Return Home Safe’.**

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.