HSEQ Advisor

• Work with a great team who are passionate about making a difference
• Contribute to the future of Health & Safety in the Waste management industry
• Fantastic remuneration package including a company vehicle

Who are we?

REMONDIS is one of the world’s largest recycling, service and water companies. With 1,100 employees and 38 business locations, REMONDIS has been operating in Australia for 40 years, now servicing more than 24,000 commercial and industrial customers. We work collaboratively with customers and local authorities to deliver innovative, safe and reliable solutions across all industry sectors.

The waste industry is evolving at a cracking pace We are also in the midst of our own organisational evolution. We are building the systems, processes and infrastructure we need to remain at the forefront of the circular economy journey. As such, we’re searching for individuals who have the resilience and drive required to help us on that path.

Together, we believe we can achieve a more sustainable future; a future in which waste is a resource.

About the role:

We’re searching for a passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable HSEQ Advisor to be part of our ACT team in a permanent part-time role. 

In this role, you will provide direct support, assistance and advisory services to the Hume operations site to ensure management and workers are aware of and operate within statutory HSEQ requirements, and to drive continuous improvement in H&S performance and outcomes.

What you’ll love:

• You can make a real difference: you will be encouraged to critically evaluate our practices and propose ways of improving them. We are on a Safety Culture transformation journey, and we need your energy and expertise to help us get there
• Autonomy: you’ll have the empowerment you need to be successful and the independence and autonomy to thrive. You will be encouraged to be resourceful and creative in solving real problems for the business. 
• Work that matters: contribute to a more sustainable future. The solutions you’ll be representing will support businesses, the community and the environment.
• Incredible growth: this role will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. We cannot wait to help you develop your skills and knowledge further.

 You will have the following responsibilities:

• Focused primarily on safety, you will provide HSEQ support, assistance and advise management and employees, helping to ensure effective risk management and continuous improvement of safety performance
• Promote a positive HSEQ culture through positive reinforcement and recognition and displaying an ability to work alongside operations
• Assist the site in demonstrating visible leadership and applying knowledge to reduce risk and prevent injury and illness
• Aid site management detailing HSEQ improvements and corrective actions where applicable and providing functional support to help ensure implementation
• Support sites in conducting incident investigations to determine root causes, contributing and latent factors and ensuring corrective actions lead toward a sustainable fix
• Work with Site Management and our Workers Compensation specialist to help develop and review Return to Work Programs when required
• Work with external parties such as Health and Safety Regulators on notifiable incidents and other applicable requirements
• Provide support regarding the development of procedures, training materials and work instructions
• Help prepare toolbox talk WHSE content in a timely fashion, including identification of relevant subject matter and inclusion of alerts and learnings
• Help maintain certification to ISO 9000, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

 Who you are:

• You possess relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS or similar
• You have at least 2 years’ practical experience in a Health & Safety / HSEQ position, working in blue collar, high-risk industry environments - experience working within the transport, resource recovery, reuse, waste management, treatment, and recycling is highly desirable
• You like to take responsibility for your role, working autonomously
• You have a positive, proactive and outgoing approach and a willingness to learn
• Your comfortable working in a robust environment, where no two days are the same
• You’re a strong communicator and able to influence key stakeholders, both internally and externally
• You’re a strong team player

This role is permanent part-time, 22.8 hours per week, ideally working Mon-Fri (may be flexible) and also includes a fully paid company vehicle as “tool of trade”.

Are you with us? To Apply:

• You’ll need proof of entitlement to work in Australia.
• You’ll undergo a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.
• Require full working rights in Australia.

 REMONDIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we invite you to be part of an organisation that fosters a diverse workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.