Onsite Safety Lead – Warehouse Automation Projects

Dematic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Exclusive health cover

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Dematic in Tarneit, Melbourne, is seeking a Site Safety Officer to lead WHSE on a major automation project for a global FMCG client. You will work full-time on site and drive safety excellence across a multi-contractor environment.

The role involves conducting inspections, inductions, risk assessments, investigations, and supporting Safe Work Method Statements while collaborating with Project Managers, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure compliance and a safer workplace.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Health & Safety, WHS, OHS or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a site-based safety position
• Experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, commercial projects or related environments
• Exposure to large-scale projects with multiple contractors
• Experience conducting WHSE audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and safety management systems
• Proven ability to influence safe behaviours and build accountability
• Strong communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills
• White Card and Australian Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Provide WHSE advisory support across all project activities
• Champion a proactive safety culture on site
• Conduct site inspections, safety observations, audits and risk assessments
• Facilitate site inductions, toolbox talks and pre-start meetings
• Review and support SWMS, procedures and permits
• Investigate incidents and support corrective and preventative actions
• Assist in implementing and improving the Site Safety Management Plan
• Maintain safety reporting systems, hazard and risk registers
• Support onboarding of subcontractors and safe management
• Liaise with builders, principal contractors and client representatives on WHSE
• Participate in site safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Audits and inspections

Incident investigations

Risk management

WHSE knowledge

Education

Health & Safety degree/diploma

Job description

Dematic in Tarneit, Melbourne, is seeking a Site Safety Officer to lead WHSE on a major automation project for a global FMCG client. You will work full-time on site and drive safety excellence across a multi-contractor environment.

The role involves conducting inspections, inductions, risk assessments, investigations, and supporting Safe Work Method Statements while collaborating with Project Managers, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure compliance and a safer workplace.