HS&E Advisor - NSW

K&S Freighters; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice

Novated car lease option

Paid parental leave

Growth and development

Employee recognition

Employee assistance program

Corporate health plan discount

Background checks for all new staff

ASX-listed, long history

Job summary

K&S Freighters is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) professional to lead safety initiatives across NSW sites, promoting the Everybody Safe Everyday culture. You will partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety practices and ensure effective HS&E delivery within a busy transport and logistics environment.

The role requires travel to NSW locations, strong knowledge of WHS laws, and the ability to coach teams in risk reduction while championing a proactive

Qualifications

• Experience in HS&E within transport/logistics.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and Heavy Vehicle National Law.
• Experience with risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Driver's licence required for travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote and champion positive HS&E behaviours.
• Coaching and advising on HS&E matters including incident reporting and investigations.
• Maintain and apply the HS&E management system across operations.
• Undertake risk assessments including Chain of Responsibility and risk minimisation.
• Collaborate with HS&E professionals on initiatives and audits.
• Conduct system and workplace audits.
• Travel to NSW sites to perform workplace safety audits and provide guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

WH&S knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Lead Auditor (OHS) training

Lead Investigator (ICAM or similar) training

Job description

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the National HS&E Manager based in Victoria, you will play a crucial role in advancing K&S's commitment to our 'Everybody Safe Everyday' culture, ensuring that our workers and visitors are made aware of their HS&E responsibilities within an active operational environment.

We are looking for someone who thrives when working alongside & collaborating with operational leaders to help foster a strong safety culture!

What you’ll be doing:

• Actively promote and champion positive HS&E behaviours whilst living and breathing K&S’s culture of 'Everybody Safe Everyday'.
• Undertake regular safety monitoring activities, providing coaching, mentoring and advice on all HS&E matters including incident and hazard reporting and investigations.
• Support the maintenance and application of the K&S management system whilst supporting operational stakeholders with their respective HS&E obligations.
• Undertake a broad range of risk assessments, including on Chain of Responsibility, whilst supporting and assisting operational stakeholders with the development of practical risk minimisation strategies.
• Collaborate with a network of HS&E Professionals within K&S on company initiatives and best practice organisational performance activities.
• Conduct system and workplace audits.
• Regular travel to multiple NSW sites, including Botany, Port Kembla and Kooragang Island, where you will perform workplace safety audits, perform competency assessment and provide expert Health & Safety guidance to the respective stakeholders.

What you’ll bring:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about HS&E and wants to be part of a strong team and make a positive impact.

• A full and valid driver's licence is required - this position has a requirement to travel to various K&S sites and locations.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Lead Auditor (Occupational Health and Safety), Lead Investigator (ICAM or similar) training is desirable, however, not mandatory.
• Experience working within a HS&E-related capacity within the Transport, Warehousing and Logistics (or other high-risk industry) is preferred, including experience working within an established HS&E management system.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with relevant WHS legislation (Acts, Regulations and Codes), with knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility advantageous.

The Team

We are a trusted partner, supporting the business to achieve more through all aspects of human resources.

If you're ready to contribute to a collaborative HS&E team and take ownership of meaningful work we'd love to hear from you.

Our people enjoy benefits such as:

• Rewarding remuneration package
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Paid parental leave
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Corporate health plan discount
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of Everybody Safe Everyday a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.