Advisor - Health & Safety Training

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WeBuild is seeking an experienced HSE Training Specialist to design and deliver comprehensive HSE Management System training programs. You will cover hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency procedures, and industry regulations, with a focus on front line supervision for HRCW standards.

You will collaborate with the Training Team, support site-based safety resources, and help drive continuous improvement of health and safety knowledge across operations.

Qualifications

• Design and deliver HSE training within an Management System context.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ISO45001 and WHS regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor site safety teams and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Develop focused HSE training packages aligned to high-risk procedures and system requirements.
• Implement Safety programs and HSSE documentation to support the HSE Management System.
• Coordinate and contribute to the HSSE Activity Schedule and initiatives, including audits and inspections.
• Communicate safety standards and issues across teams and sites.
• Coach HSE Advisors and Site Supervisors on system elements and criteria.
• Support FGJV’s project HSSE goals and values as directed by Operations Safety Manager.

Skills

HSE Training Design

Front line supervision

ISO 45001

WHS Regulations

Leadership

Report writing

MS Office

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The primary purpose of the role is to create and deliver comprehensive HSE Management Systems training programs that cover a wide range of topics, including hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency procedures, and specific industry regulations. The development of training program associated with high-risk construction works (HRCW) system standards as outlined in the HSE Management System.

The role is not engaged to deliver HRCW training elements as required under legislation, but to focus on front line supervision elements associated with HRCW HSE System Standards and associated requirements.

Collaborate with the Training Team as required to ensure HSE Management System Requirements are captured within the Project TNA and records of training are provided.

As directed, oversee the creation and implementation of change initiatives, improvements, tailored training, and programs that support the continuous enhancement of health and safety system knowledge within the operations environment.

As needed, provide site-based safety team support to cover absences or leave periods of site-based safety resources.

• Ability to build sound working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Genuine commitment and proactive approach to site safety processes and practices
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Developed leadership and management skills with ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Understanding of ISO45001 and OFSC Audit Criteria
• Good reporting, administrative and computer skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive understanding of WHS regulations
• Willingness to participate in training and development programs
• Excellent mentoring skills and conflict management ability
• Strong leadership qualities
• Keen observation skills to monitor the performance of a workplace and identify risks or hazards
• Problem solving, interpretation, reasoning and judgement skills with an ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Strong initiative and proactive nature
• Well-developed time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to speak / present to an audience
• Genuine commitment and proactive approach to site safety processes and practices
• Exposure to health and wellbeing programs and tools
• Fully competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Develop focussed HSE Management System training packages aligned to key high risk procedures, focussed on the system requirements to ensure compliance.
• Look towards the use of adaptive learning technology to support learning objectives.
• Implementation of Safety programs, plans and subsidiary systems documentation in support of the HSE Management System Improvement Initiatives;
• Communication of Safety issues / standards;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the HSSE Activity Schedule;
• Coordinate, and contribute to, the implementation of the HSSE Activity Schedule and initiatives, including but not necessarily limited to:
• Compliance Audits.
• Workplace Inspections.
• Emergency Drills and Exercises.
• Assist in identifying gaps in safety systems and processes, and where focused HSE Management System elements for front line training need to be updated and communicated.
• Develop safety excellence solutions to enhance the efficiency of the safety function
• Coach and mentor HSE Advisors and Site Supervision on the HSE Management System elements and criteria;
• Undertake additional tasks, as directed by the Operations Safety Manager, to support FGJV’s Project HSSE goals and values.