Hsqe Coordinator

**About the Company**

Ahrens is a fifth-generation South Australian family-owned business. The Ahrens Group currently employs about 1000 people nationally, and this number continues to increase as we experience further significant growth throughout all our divisions. We are proud to say each of our divisions are leaders of their industry. Our major divisions consist of construction, engineering, rural infrastructure, water storage, electrical and mining services.

From the foundation of complete construction services and project management, Parkes Constructions has expanded recently to become part of the Ahrens family of brands. This collaborative business approach connects Ahrens Eastern Constructions to a stronger global presence and aligns with the company’s continued growth in the past 10 years. Ahrens Fitout & Refurbishment in-house capabilities include construction and project management, design and construct, commercial and retail refurbishment and new fit out, ATM installations and machine movement.

**About the Role**

This role will coordinate the management of HSQE activities across Ahrens businesses and provide support in other tasks as required. Providing continuous advice and support to managers, supervisors and employees to ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with the requirements of Ahrens HSQE Management System and that HSQE is integrated into the organizational culture.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work with the Group HSQE team to maintain and control the company HSQE Management Systems
- Ensure processes and procedures across the Group are relevant and complete, underpin efficient operation, and are standardised where appropriate.
- Ensure health, safety and environment information and records are entered and appropriately filed on company electronic databases and systems.
- Ensure accurate records, training certificates, inspection reports and other documents are readily available on request.
- Identify training needs, maintain a national training matrix and organise and facilitate WHS training and verification of employee competency as required.
- Assist in project pre-planning to ensure project procedures and specifications reflect WHS and environmental factors.
- Preparation of project management plans and other related HSE documentation.
- Maintain safety and general noticeboards with up to date and relevant information.
- Work with supervisors and managers to improve Safe Operating Procedures and plant and equipment management.
- Support operational teams with HSQE activities and initiatives on permanent and temporary sites
- Coordinate internal HSQE operational audits, inspections and reporting.
- Support project teams in the coordination of Incident Management
- Deliver Skytrust training to supervisors, managers and other employees where required
- Support the development and implementation of new HSQE programs and training initiatives

**Skills and Experience**
- Formal qualifications in WHS practices (or currently working towards);
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within the construction industry;
- Construction Industry White Card;
- Effective written and oral communication skills including skills in negotiating, developing and managing cooperative working relationships and resolving issues by reporting and negotiating;
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel;
- Flexibility to travel and visit project sites and Ahrens Divisions across Australia if required;
- Applied First Aid competency;
- Current driver’s license;
- General Knowledge of Systems, Procedures and Document Control principles;
- General Knowledge of business and management principles involved in coordination of people and resources.

**Why Work at Ahrens**

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.

We guarantee 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.

**How to Apply