HSW Workplace and Industry Safety Specialist

4 weeks ago

Brisbane City, Australia Queensland Urban Utilities Full time

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow 

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU to join our field teams. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams. 

YOUR OPPORTUNITY 

Reporting to the Manager, Health and Safety Systems and Design, the purpose of the role is the provide health and safety industry specialist expertise to the organisation and input to the health and safety management governance and systems ensuring they are fit for purpose and continuously improved to enable the business to achieve a high performing safety culture.  

The role is responsible for monitoring and ensuring Urban Utilities compliance to health and safety and other legislative requirements and support the health and safety management systems to ensure our people have the relevant and required tools, training, and information to undertake their work in a safe manner. 

ABOUT YOU 

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about shaping our safety commitment for the future.  Ideally, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experiences with relevant practical experience in an applied WHS industry role. 

  • Tertiary degree in Workplace Health and Safety or a relevant field 
  • AS4801 or ISO45001 Lead Auditor  
  • Formal Lead Investigation Training (e.g. ICAM or TapRoot)  
  • Experience in practical application of the principles of health and safety management systems 
  • A pragmatic, risk focused approach to control establishment and verification
  • Proven best practice experience within a highly regulated, high-risk industry  

At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes 

WHY URBAN UTILITIES 

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.  

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.  

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region. 

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you.  Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team: 

  • Generous Salary Packaging options and corporate discounts 
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family  
  • Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights & flexible days. This role is suitable for job-sharing - so talk to us about what flexibility means to you 
  • Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au  

There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Click on the ‘Apply” link below to complete your application. Uploading your CV and completing a quick application form. 

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo Pre-employment checks & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role. 

For further information please contact our Talent team at careers@urbanutilities.com.au  

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