Hsqe Lead

**About the Company**

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

We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1300-plus people.

**About the Role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE) Lead to play a key role in supporting our companies across Western Australia. This is a dynamic role where you will provide ongoing support to managers, supervisors and employees to ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the HSQE Management System. This role is based from either our Bellevue or Naval Base, WA offices depending on your preference.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work with managers and employees to ensure WHS and environment management are integral parts of the Ahrens culture.
- Ensure processes and procedures across the divisions are relevant and complete, underpin efficient operation, and are standardised where appropriate.
- Assist in project pre-planning to ensure project procedures and specifications reflect WHS and environmental factors.
- Prepare and maintain project management plans and other related HSE documentation.
- Support operational teams with HSQE activities and initiatives on permanent and temporary sites.
- Support operational teams and provide advice and ideas so they can meet their safety obligations.
- Ensure health, safety and environment information and records are entered and appropriately filed on company electronic databases and systems.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections on projects and key contracts.
- Ensure that learnings from business areas are communicated to other areas where relevant.
- Participate in project HSE progress and client meetings as required.
- Conduct internal auditing of operations from a HSQE perspective in line with the company internal audit program.
- Deliver safety process and system training to supervisors, managers and other employees where required.
- Support the development and implementation of new HSQE programs and training initiatives.
- Provide first aid treatment where required. Perform any other tasks as reasonably directed.

**Skills and Experience**
- Qualifications in Work Health and Safety and Auditing;
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the construction, mining or manufacturing industries;
- Flexibility to travel to project sites in various locations across Australia;
- Construction Industry White Card;
- Applied First Aid competency;
- Current driver’s license;
- Effective written and oral communication skills including skills in negotiating, developing and managing cooperative working relationships and resolving issues by reporting and negotiating;
- Practical experience using safety management systems software;
- General Knowledge of business and management principles involved in coordination of people and resources;
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel;
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment (desirable); Previous experience in a management role or leading a team (desirable).

**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