HSE Officer

2 weeks ago


Whyalla South Australia Kennett Builders Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Regional HSE Officer

Kennett is a commercial construction company with offices in Adelaide, Mt Gambier and Melbourne. With 111 years of construction history, Kennett prides itself on delivering better. Our commitment, passion and drive to deliver quality results while building lasting relationships are ingrained in our DNA – it's what brings our clients back time and again.

We are seeking an experienced HSE Officer to join our successful team for a recently awarded project, based in Whyalla.

The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the project health, safety, and environmental standards, and for driving continual improvement in these areas. This is a hands-on position, suited to a good communicator who has the capability to manage the practical implementation of project HSE outputs.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manages and administers HSE management systems, including preparation of a calendar of project HSE requirements.
  • Conducts project inductions and facilitates HSE prequalification requirements for all personnel, process, and projects.
  • Advocates for compliance and leads by example.
  • Conducts regular reviews and inspections.
  • Conducts Toolbox Meetings.
  • Notifies, investigates, and reports incidents in a timely manner, including implementation of corrective actions.
  • Promotes risk management, and the identification of opportunities for improvement.
  • Point of contact for site grievances and injury management.
  • Prepares project HSE reports.
  • Assists with specific tasks as requested by the Project manager, or the off-site project support team.

Essential skills & qualifications:

  • Experience as a HSE Officer (or similar role).
  • Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the WHS Act and Regulations, Return to Work and injury management processes.
  • Current First Aid Certificate and CPR essential.
  • Valid class C license essential.
  • Experience with and High Risk Construction Work and relevant Licenses.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
  • Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and Safety Management Software.

Successful candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening. Further, will be requested to have or undertake national police checks, working with children checks and Working in the aged care sector checks. Employment is subject to clearance on all these checks.

How to Apply

Please click Apply Now or  and submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Kennett Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Successful candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening. Further, will be requested to have or undertake national police checks, working with children checks and working in the Aged Care sector checks. Employment is subject to clearance on all these checks.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Agencies. No fees will be payable to any third party in respect of any candidate introduced without our prior written agreement.


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