Health And Safety Advisor

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS's global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

SGS are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support our operations across Queensland. The position is based in Paget. There is some infrequent travel with this role. This role is key in driving a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting continual improvement in health and safety practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Provide professional health and safety advice, support and coaching to leaders and workers at all levels.
• Engage, influence and guide the workforce to promote continual improvement in safety culture and performance.
• Develop and maintain H&S Management Plans for each business line and facility.
• Maintain risk and hazard registers, ensuring identified risks are communicated and appropriate controls are in place.
• Promote consistent risk management practices, including the use of Take 5's and JHA's.
• Facilitate timely communication and consultation processes on all H&S matters.
• Oversee incident, hazard and near-miss reporting, ensuring thorough investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed and monitored.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections and audits to assess risk management practices, behaviours, and compliance with H&S standards.
• Support and coach managers, supervisors and staff to understand and meet their H&S responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable WHS/OSH legislation, codes of practice and Australian Standards.

You'll be part of a team that values safety as a core priority, supports continuous learning, and encourages innovative approaches to keeping our people safe. We offer competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative working environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Experiences

The successful candidate will have:

• Completion of a formal tertiary qualification in Health and Safety (degree or post graduate qualification), and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training with a Diploma in health and safety as a minimum.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing ergonomic solutions to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in physically demanding, high-risk environments.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of Australian legislation relating to Occupational Health & Safety and subsidiary documents such as standards and Codes of Practice.
• Previous experience in a similar position with multi-business activity.
• Competence in using modern business technology.
• Current National Police Clearance and Driver's license.

Additional information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.