Assistant Safety Officer

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a candidate for a safety inspection role in Saudi Arabia. The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field, strong first aid skills, and a clean international driving license. Responsibilities include routine safety inspections and emergency response coordination. The ideal candidate possesses excellent English communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both unsupervised and within a team. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic environment ensuring client safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in relevant field.
• Certification in security/close protection required.
• Experience in administrative office work preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in relevant field.
• Experience in administrative office work.
• MS Office proficiency (Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel).
• Previous experience in L&D or staff welfare/support positions preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security procedures.
• Flexible approach towards working hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and report on all safety-related equipment.
• Respond to alarms and emergency callouts.
• Provide first response care and maintain safety during emergencies.
• Maintain appropriate activity reports.
• Ensure availability and safekeeping of emergency equipment (first aid kit restocking).
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness and safety hazards.
• Monitor weather and environmental conditions; identify vulnerable structures/equipment.
• Respond to alarms and emergency callouts.
• Assist Safety Supervisor with remedial actions including firefighting, first aid, or evacuations.

Skills

Full and clean international drivers license

First Aid certification

MS Office proficiency

Fluent English communication skills

High attention to detail

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Security/close protection certification

First Aid certification

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel)

Job description

Calling all Australians for incredible job opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Key purpose:

The overall scope is to inspect and report on the safety of clients, their guests and all members of staff in a private residence, grounds and associated facilities. Assist in the implementation of the Safety Policies established by the QHSE Manager under the Safety Supervisor direction.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out routine inspections and report on all safety-related equipment.
• Maintain constant safety of client in the event of emergency.
• Provide first response care and treatment as required in a medical emergency, until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Maintain appropriate activity reports.
• Responsible for the availability and safekeeping of emergency equipment (first aid kit restocking supplies).
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness and anything that could potentially be a hazard to health or safety.
• Monitor weather and environmental conditions and be aware of structures and equipment that may be vulnerable.
• Respond to alarms and emergency callouts.
• Support the Safety Supervisor in coordinating the required remedial action, which may include firefighting, administering first aid or organising evacuation of personnel.

Qualifications and experience:

• Must have full and clean international drivers license
• Certification in security/close protection
• First Aid certification
• Minimum 3 years experience in relevant field
• Experience in administrative office work.
• MS Office (including Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Excel) proficiency
• Previous experience in L&D or staff welfare/support positions preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of security procedures
• A flexible approach towards working hours is required.
• Must have fluent English communication skills and have numerical literacy
• Very sociable yet professional
• Ability to maintain a very positive and friendly attitude
• Very high attention to detail at all time
• Ability to develop rapport within a short time frame
• Neat personal presentation
• Performing all duties with the sense of priority and dedication, serving in a calm, discrete and courteous manner whilst respecting timing standards
• Ability to work unsupervised, in a large team and take direction
• Absolute honesty, integrity, and reliability