Hse Advisor

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical;
**Why Work at Ahrens**

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes. We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity, and safety. In return, we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.

**Benefits**
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
- Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
- Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
- Family, social and team building events
- Opportunities for career progression

**How to Apply**

**About the Company**

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with over 120 years’ experience in delivering a wide range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

From humble beginnings in regional South Australia, we have grown into a full Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by our 26 divisions.

As we continue to evolve, so does our need to heavily invest in our people and facilities for continued success.

With 450 employees across our WA divisions and over 1,300 nationally, we are united by a positive and supportive team culture, a commitment to look after each other, be the best we can and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.

**About the Role**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide technical and administrative direction regarding the implementation, communication and coordination of HSE aspects of various projects;
- Ensure that all HSE objectives are in line with organisational objectives;
- Preparation of various project specific documentation, including tender information, procedures, HSE Management Plans and reports as required;
- Assist in project pre-planning to ensure project procedures and specifications reflect WHS and environmental factors;
- Assist in the investigation of any project incidents and ensure the maintenance of proper records;
- Ensure accurate records, training certificates, inspection reports and other documents are readily available on request;
- Conduct site inspections and audits as required;
- Identify HSE related training needs;
- Monitor and improve safe working procedures and practices;
- Promote a safe work culture and ensure that all employees are accountable;
- Assist with continuous improvement and lessons learned feedback.
- Work with the Group HSE team to maintain and control the company HSE Management Systems;
- Support the development and implementation of new HSE programs and training initiatives.

**Skills and Experience**
- Formal qualifications in WHS; Certificate IV.
- Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in a similar position within the Mining industry;
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety legislation in Western Australia as well as safety standards and processes;
- Prior experience in Incident Investigations;
- Effective written and oral communication skills including skills in negotiating, developing and managing cooperative working relationships;
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel;
- Current driver’s licence.
- Ability to work unsupervised;
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical;