Work Health and Safety Officer

3 days ago

Sydney, Australia Heinemann Full time

For our corporate office located at Sydney International Airport we are looking for a Work Health and Safety Officer. Your role is to champion Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) for Heinemann Australia. This will be achieved by ensuring that team members are operating in accordance with WHS-compliance, through the provision of coaching, training, guidance, development of programs, effective communication, and timely reporting in all areas of Workplace Health and Safety.**Work Health and Safety Officer**

Your new job includes
- Management of the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe working conditions including reporting of identified hazards and appropriate risk control measures to the Heads of Department.
- Review the circumstances of any work injury, illness and dangerous events, identify any corrective action and request any additional resources or assistance required to undertake this corrective action.
- Liaison with Worksafe NSW and Worksafe QLD for all incidents which legally require reporting, and for any subsequent audits and/or investigations.
- Management of worker’s compensation and return to work plans; being a key liaison for worker’s compensation insurance and rehabilitation providers.
- Lead health and safety initiatives and development of a Work Health and Safety (WHS) culture for Heinemann Australia.
- Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance with the WHS Safety Management System and relevant legislation.
- Oversight of a Workplace Health and Safety Committee
- Support the WHS responsibilities of all Units by assisting in the identification of hazards and the implementation of risk controls
- Record keeping, analyses and report WHS performance metrics

What you should bring along
- Minimum Bachelor or Diploma in WHS or equivalent qualifications supported with industry experience as an WHS or Occupational Health Professional
- Advanced understanding of Microsoft Suite -Outlook, Power point, Word, Excel and SharePoint
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience in fostering a positive safety culture which encourages proactive reporting of risk information through on-the-job safety coaching, and the facilitation of safety training and initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in consultation, collaboration and coordination with key stakeholders to ensure seamless management of safety risks.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with leaders
- Experience in Return to Work case management an advantage

What you can be excited about

Active feedback culture

Attractive employee discounts

Subsidised parking

Team events

Free Fruits and drinks

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