Safety Specialist

HSE Blog; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd in Mulgrave, Victoria, is seeking a full-time Safety Specialist to support WHS programs across metropolitan sites. You will travel between sites and work shifts as required to maintain safety standards.

You will coordinate the Global Safety Program, advise site teams, and lead risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations. Strong communication and MS Word proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of WHS-related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 referenced in qualifications.
• Professional MS Word experience and confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Relevant bachelor's degree or Cert IV in WHS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Global Safety Program and coach site teams on safe work practices.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits; implement controls.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Maintain safety performance metrics and reporting for multiple sites.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Coaching & liaison

Risk assessment

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or Cert IV in WHS

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Support workplace safety programs with Amazon in Mulgrave.

About the role

Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd is hiring a full-time Safety Specialist in Mulgrave, Victoria to support Amazon Logistics sites across the metropolitan area. Regular travel between sites and alternating shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Global Safety Program, advise site teams and coach employees, operational leaders and WHS coordinators on policies and safe work habits.
• Complete risk assessments, inspections and audits of equipment, processes and records. Identify non-compliance, implement controls, mentor the site safety team and share effective practices.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly performance measures and reporting. Review Daily Deep Dive metrics, assign discussion owners and guide the safety data discussion.
• Support incident investigations, timely incident records, root cause reviews and corrective action plans.
• Use lean methods and kaizen to reduce ergonomic and safety risks. Help develop Australia's WHS management system, procedures, training resources, compliance calendar, Austin tools and inspection programs in line with local requirements and Global EHS Management Standards.

Qualifications and experience

• At least one year of WHS-related experience, high school completion or equivalent, and knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 are listed in the employer's basic qualifications.
• Professional Microsoft Word experience and demonstrated confidentiality in sensitive workplace and personnel matters.
• The role description also lists a relevant bachelor's degree or Cert IV qualification.
• Emergency response, workers' compensation case management and a bachelor's degree or equivalent are preferred.