Workplace Health

**Innovator & recognised leader in Australian Retail & Manufacturing**:

- ** Full Time Leadership 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.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

An exciting opportunity presents for an experienced **Safety Leader** to join our WA Leadership team. You will report directly to the State Manager and work closely with all stakeholders to lead workplace health & safety, quality and compliance across the business.

The role will involve the implementation of the group WHS plan within the Stratco WA division which includes manufacturing and despatch 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 with hazard identification and risk assessments.
- Develop regular audit procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Proven background in training and safety and ability to demonstrate evidence of this success.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholders.
- Extensive knowledge and experience managing workplace health & safety.
- Tertiary qualifications in a Health and Safety Management/Health Science or business-related discipline, or equivalent proven professional experience.
- Be a hands on, practical person with a good technical ability.
- Have the ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
- 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 PHILOSHOPHY**

Whilst manufacturing is our foundation, our team is our future. Stratco are invested in providing fulfilling and rewarding careers, empowering our team to grow, and encouraging them to contribute and thrive. Be part of our dynamic business that is shaping outdoor living, improving the lifestyles of our customers, and making all our dreams come true. At Stratco, Safety is paramount, and we take every measure to ensure our team members** ‘Return Home Safe’.**

**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.