WHS Specialist– Injury Prevention and Health and Wellness
3 months ago
DESCRIPTION
The Workplace Health and Safety Specialist, (WHSS) will support Amazon’s injury prevention and health & wellness programs. In this position, you will be a part of the site Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Team and will lead proactive injury prevention activities as well as support execution of health and wellness programmes across a principal fulfillment centre and providing additional support to some smaller logistics sites. This position will work out of a specific fulfillment centre and report directly to a Site WHS Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with the WHS and Operations Teams as well as support functions across the organisation to execute employee injury prevention and health and wellness program initiatives, and ensure compliance to with applicable local and regional regulations. This role will influence peers and senior leaders to support a culture of safety.
In addition, they will collaborate with WHS SMEs including ergonomists, Senior WHS Specialists, Health & Wellbeing and WHS project management. The role will act as a facilitator for scaling ergonomics improvement initiatives and other injury prevention strategies.
Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon? Amazon is the place where you feel valued at work, respected in your community, proud of what you do, and excited about your future.
Inclusive Team Culture: Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations CORE and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth: We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate ergonomic assessments, leveraging guidance from the regional ergonomics team.
- Analyze injury trends, conduct root cause investigations, and develop action plans to mitigate risks.
- Identify measurable project objectives and outcomes, ensuring collaboration and scalability.
- Evaluate potential ergonomic concerns during process changes and support improvements to standard work.
- Support the execution of wellness and health programs, enhancing their performance at the site/multi-site level.
- Train, coach, and assist operational and WHS leaders in fulfilling their safety responsibilities.
- Create and deliver comprehensive reports to key stakeholders, showcasing progress and insights.
A day in the life
As a Workplace Wellness Champion, you'll be at the forefront of our efforts to promote a proactive and holistic approach to employee health and safety. Your day might involve conducting ergonomic assessments, identifying risk factors, and implementing innovative solutions to mitigate potential injuries. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, ergonomists, and wellness experts, to develop and execute impactful injury prevention and wellness programs. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in training and coaching associates, fostering a positive safety culture through effective communication and engagement.
About the team
At Amazon, we are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment for our associates. Our Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team plays a crucial role in this mission, fostering a culture of well-being and injury prevention. Join us and be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values diverse experiences and empowers individuals to embrace their uniqueness.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in workplace health & safety (WHS) related field
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in operational environment.
- Experience in injury prevention and health and wellness programs
- Cert IV in Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety
- Experience in an occupational or industrial setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Site leaders and Directors
- Experience in an industrial wellness program.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.
- Bachelors degree in a Workplace Health and Safety related field.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
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