Safety Specialist

Soldier On; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an EHS Specialist in Australia to inspect and improve workplace safety programs. You will lead incident investigations, develop corrective actions, and coordinate safety training for staff across all levels.

Responsibilities include maintaining EHS records, conducting inspections, and helping with SWMS and risk assessments while staying up to date with regulatory changes. Amentum emphasizes a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in safety or related field required.
• Experience in occupational safety (1–3 years) desired.
• Knowledge of the Australian Work Health Safety Act 2011 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Instills a safety-first mentality to achieve low accident rates.
• Conducts incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinates safety training and toolbox talks for employees.
• Maintains EHS program records and reporting, tracks leading/lagging indicators.
• Assists with Safe Work Procedures, JSA/SWMS, and other risk assessments.
• Conducts regular site inspections and resolves regulatory non‑compliance.
• Advises on risk policies and upcoming regulatory changes.
• Coordinates with vendors for EHS site visits and audits.
• Develops plans, procedures, and policies to improve the EHS program.
• Supports Health and Safety Representative program implementation.

Skills

Incident investigations

Safety training

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing & communication

1-3 years experience

Education

Diploma in safety or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in safety or related field

Certificate IV – Workplace Training and Assessment

Job description

We are seeking EHS Specialist.You will be responsible for inspecting and evaluating the workplace, equipment, and practices for adherence to the Environmental, Safety and Health Program and government health and safety standards and regulations. You will encourage and facilitate ownership of a safe work culture by front line workers and management and provide collaborative peer to peer support for team members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instills a safety-first mentality within respective work areas and a culture that achieves low accident rates and minimal lost-time injuries.
• Perform incident investigations to include root cause analysis and provide assistance with developing and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide or coordinate safety training for employees as required. Develop and lead safety toolbox talks on relevant EHS material.
• Develop and maintain the safety, health and environmental program recordkeeping and reporting system. Support the development, implementation and data capture for leading and lagging indicators to includecorrective actions resulting from workplace inspections, process improvements, employee observations, EHS related incidents/injuries/near misses, etc.
• Assist site Working Groups with the development of Safe Work Procedures, task hazards analysis, safe work method statements (SWMS), and other risk assessments. Provide coaching, mentoring and advising to all levels of the workforce to promote a safe work culture.
• Conduct and document periodic workplace inspections to identify hazardous conditions and regulatory non-compliance issues. Work with relevant working groups to resolve issues identified.
• Keep abreast of pending regulatory developments through reference sources; obtains insight on legislative agendas at state and federal levels. Advise administration on appropriate risk management policies, procedures, and issues of safety.
• Coordinate with external vendors for various EHS related site visits including equipment inspections, waste removal, and site surveys as required.
• Develop plans, procedures, and policies to continuously improve the EHS program.
• Assist with the successful implementation of the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in safety or related field, or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in occupational safety
• Must possess working knowledge of the Australian Work Health Safety Act 2011
• Bachelor’s Degree in safety or related field, or equivalent
• Certificate IV – Workplace Training and Assessment
  

TICKETS AND LICENCES

• Drivers License
• Construction Induction – White Card
• Working at Heights
• High Risk Work Licence(s)
• ICAM – Investigation and Incident Cause Analysis Method training.
  
• 1 to 3 years – in a similar role
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the public.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift items up to 10kg independently.
• Frequent requirements to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasional requirement to stand.

Pre-Employment Checks:

As part of Amentum’s commitment to maintaining a secure and safe work environment, applicants for positions must undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks. These checks include:

• Referee Checks:Verification of professional references to assess suitability for the role.
• Criminal History Checks:Ensuring candidates meet the security standards required for the position.
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment:Evaluation to confirm the physical fitness of candidates for the demands of the role.
• Drug and Alcohol Test:Screening to uphold Amentum’s zero-tolerance policy on substance abuse.

Applicants must be an USA citizen who have a TS/SCI or Australian Citizen who can obtain the appropriate level of security clearance.