WHS Advisor

About ASSETLINK

Established in 1993, Assetlink is an Australian owned facilities services provider with over 3000 people serving over 1200 customers in Australia and New Zealand. Specialising in the provision of standalone cleaning and security services or a tailored integrated solution. Assetlink support businesses to manage their assets and operations in the commercial, retail, aviation, health & aged care and mining sectors.

The Role:

We are seeking an up-and-coming safety practitioner who is looking to make the next leap in their career to the role of Work, Health and Safety Advisor based in our Melbourne office. The focus of the role will be on providing support to our operational, site-based, leaders and team members in meeting their obligations under Work Health and Safety and Environmental Protection Legislation and Assetlink's Integrated (WHSEQ - Work Health Safety, Environmental and Quality) Management System.

If you are someone that has a one team approach and willingness to learn and improve, you will be given the opportunity to harness your potential and develop your skills.

You will be either early in your Safety / WHS career, or someone who is wanting to make a transition from an adjacent sector such as Operations.

You will be a true team player, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will have exceptional attention to detail, including in undertaking incident reviews, . You thrive being on the ground with team members, supporting their safety culture, within prescribed frameworks.

Additionally, it will be important to have the ability to analyse stakeholder requests and make decisions that are in line with compliance requirements, the organisation, and our team members' best interests with guidance and support from the National Safety and Risk Manager. The ideal candidate will be seeking a role where they will receive coaching and mentoring from a highly experienced industry leader to further their safety career.

Reporting to the National Safety and Risk Manager, you will:

· Support operational managers and teams in implementing and contributing to continual improvement of Assetlink's WHSEQ Management System, including risk control strategies and frameworks.

· Build WHSEQ implementation capability in operational leaders and team members.

· Partner with operational management and team members to advise them on all aspects of WHSEQ implementation and compliance.

· Support operational teams in all aspects of their WHSEQ processes within known limits and established hazards.

· Facilitate reviews, and report on, significant incidents with the aim of continually improving WHSEQ performance

· Undertake WHSEQ assurance activities (including WHSEQ site inspections and audits).

· Be committed to being part of a high-performance team focused on delivering excellent customer service

Essential background

· Completed or progressing toward completion of Cert V in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent industry experience.

· Ability to interpret and apply WHSEQ:- legislation, management system requirements, client requirements, policies, procedures and standards

· Ability to build the WHSEQ capability of, and positively influence, operational leaders, team members and other stakeholders.

· Ability to manage competing WHSEQ priorities and re-prioritise to meet emerging needs (including incident response).

· Excellent communication skills - written and verbal and good attention to detail.

· The role requires a strong on-site presence, with regular visits to our locations to support operational leaders in managing WHSEQ risks and issues. Willingness to travel to and work at operational sites (both local and interstate) and a valid driver's license will be required.

You will also have:

· Ability to act as a trusted sounding board for site leaders and team members

· Strong work ethic – ability to work successfully both independently and as part of the broader WHSEQ support team.

· Commitment to continue developing your knowledge, skills and experience as a WHSEQ practitioner.

We offer you:

· Competitive salary

· Reward and recognition programs

· Coaching and mentoring to support you in your career growth.

· Opportunities for professional development and growth.

· Supportive and collaborative work environment

We are only able to consider candidates with full, permanent Australian work rights.

If you are passionate about being a trusted partner to the business, have a strong customer service focus and a passion for continual improvement - please let us have your CV and cover letter - we would love to hear from you.

Assetlink's Diversity Commitment

Assetlink is committed to maintaining, growing and supporting our diverse and inclusive culture, by seeking and promoting diversity within each of our work sites. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups. Currently, Assetlink is representative of around 80 nationalities, speaking 59 different languages. Assetlink recognises the benefits of diversity in creating amazing customer experiences, increasing productivity and encouraging business growth.