Senior WHS & HR Advisor - Manufacturing

Programmed Maintenance Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services – Altona VIC is seeking an experienced WHS Specialist to own Work Health & Safety across the Altona site while providing practical HR and employee relations support to managers and staff. You will drive continuous improvement, strengthen safety culture and ensure site compliance in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

You will lead the WHS management system, conduct risk assessments, guide incident investigations and manage workers’ compensation and

Qualifications

• Experience in WHS management or advisory role.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, warehousing or similar industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and safety systems.
• Experience managing incident investigations, workers compensation and Return to Work processes.
• Exposure to HR, employee relations, performance management or industrial relations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the WHS management system on site.
• Provide practical safety guidance to managers, supervisors and employees.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and safety observations.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage workers compensation, injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Develop and deliver safety training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Oversee contractor safety, emergency management and site compliance.
• Monitor safety performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote employee consultation and a proactive safety culture.
• Provide practical HR and employee relations support to managers.
• Assist with performance management, investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Support policies, procedures and legislation compliance.

Skills

WHS management

Incident investigations

Communication skills

People influence

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Altona VIC is seeking an experienced WHS Specialist to own Work Health & Safety across the Altona site while providing practical HR and employee relations support to managers and staff. You will drive continuous improvement, strengthen safety culture and ensure site compliance in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

You will lead the WHS management system, conduct risk assessments, guide incident investigations and manage workers’ compensation and