Rail Work, Health, Safety,

Trust in Motion.
We are currently seeking a WHS Officer to develop, maintain and protect work, health, safety, standards within CAF in accordance with current legislation and CAF standards for Regional Rail Project within Australia. The role reports to the Site Manager and can include other admin duties as required.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates all Work, Health, Safety, for Train Completion Work (including testing) activities both onsite and off-site. This includes RIW and site safety requirements.
• Coordinates and manages on site periodic training requirements for CAF staff
• Facilitate periodic management meeting with all departments to ensure coordination to achieve results within time, budget and standards.
• Ensure and assist staff to monitor compliance with regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Manage Safety Management plans and create Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
• Provide guidance to ensure statutory obligations are met.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date internal Document Management system.
• Conduct audits and regular inspections of both internal operating procedures and external sub-contractors to ensure compliance with Company policies.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management.

Health and Safety

Part of this role is responsible for the Health and Safety-related aspects of a team of technical and non-technical personnel. Such as:

• Continue to develop and maintain best practice policies, processes and systems to support the effective management of health and safety across the company, and ensure all managers have available to them appropriate and effective systems, advice, processes, training and coaching to ensure their health and safety obligations are fulfilled.
• Continue to implement and maintain programmes associated with Risk Management, Health and Safety, Resource Management and other legislative requirements related to the Rail industry.
• Manage Health and Safety focused site induction for all new employees and contractors, including emergency procedures and incident/hazard identification processes.
• Investigating safety related incidents and providing recommendations.
• Assist with business continuity and emergency preparedness.
• Actively participate in promoting health and safety in the workplace and encouraging others to do the same.
• Lead health and safety initiatives, such as workplace inspections, hazard identification and others as required.

PROFILE

Education: Qualified in WHS (can be junior with experience).

Work Experience: Previous experience in a similar role including experience of training and audits with rail experience or equivalent years' experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to work under pressure and tight schedule milestones.
• Easy and capable of adequately managing groups of people.
• Prioritize capabilities externally and internally.
• Capable of developing and implementing strategies that support a culture where work, health and safety is everyone's responsibility, and where everyone takes accountability for the part they play in creating a workplace that is free from harm.
• In-depth understanding of AU Health and Safety legislation, the ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organisation and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Superior written, personal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Australia workplace legislation.
• Hazard and risk management experience.
• A strong focus on quality and procedural accuracy.
• A high level of self-motivation.
• Experience of training delivery.

The successful candidate will be provided with
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• Monday to Friday Shifts.
• Diverse workforce.
• Exceptional quality life in Dubbo.
• Competitive salary.
• High Standards and working experience on a multinational leading company.
• Successful applicants will be required to obtain an RIW Card, which includes completing relevant training and undertaking a medical assessment prior to commencement.

CAF Rail Australia is committed to achieve diversity within the workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to participate. If you have relevant qualifications or experience to fulfill this position and wish to join one of the world's leaders in integrated transport solutions, click apply and submit your details with Resume.

About The Project
The NSW Government is replacing the NSW regional rail fleet of XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains with 29 safer, comfortable and more accessible trains for customers travelling across NSW and between, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane. For details of the project visit:

As part of the Regional Rail project, the Mindyarra Maintenance Centre in Dubbo will receive a new talented team for train completion works (Manufacturing, Testing and Quality activities), with potential transition in the future to the Warranty & Maintenance teams.

About Living In Dubbo
The Dubbo Region outshines the big cities in both affordability and liveability, with an impressive range of housing options, health and education services and little to no work commute – your quality of life is second to none. Not to mention great connectivity to main cities in Australia.

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About The Company
We are a multinational group with over 100 years of experience in the supply of comprehensive transit solutions positioned at the forefront of technology for high value-added sustainable mobility.

The company is a leader of the railway industry offering one of the most comprehensive and flexible arrays of products in railway related markets, such as rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signalling and services (maintenance, refurbishing and financial services).

CAF's committed personnel and the cooperation with our business partners enable us to enhance customer satisfaction and create value for our shareholders.

Currently CAF Offices, Projects and/or Factories have presence in 20 countries within 6 Continents. In Australia CAF is expanding with projects in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, and Parramatta. We have a track record of developing regional areas, with our head office based on Beasain, Spain and locally in Sydney.

CAF Rail Australia has already delivered major projects in Australia, such as: Canberra Light Rail, Newcastle Light Rail, Inner West line Light Rail Sydney. Currently CAF Rail Australia are developing Regional Rail and Parramatta light rail projects with extensions of others.

We will not stop here; and are committed to seek further opportunities to provide sustainable mobility for all.

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