Site HSEQ Officer

J Furphy & Sons Albury; Albury City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Furphy & Sons is seeking a Site HSEQ Officer to implement and maintain site-level health, safety, environment and quality policies across the Northern Region Galvanizing operations.

You will conduct risk assessments, lead incident investigations, and deliver toolbox talks, training and induction sessions for employees and contractors, reporting to the Group HSEQ Manager and Site General Manager. The role requires 3–5 years of HSEQ experience in high-risk industrial settings and a current

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in an HSEQ role within manufacturing or high-risk environments.
• Working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, environmental regulations, and quality management.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and HSEQ audits.
• Ability to deliver toolbox talks and HSEQ training to a diverse workforce.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HSEQ software.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain site-level HSEQ policies and safe work instructions.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard identification walks, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate Site Safety Committee meetings and support Health and Safety Representatives.
• Maintain emergency response plans and coordinate drills.
• Support environmental procedures and report performance data.
• Coordinate and deliver site-based HSEQ inductions and training.
• Prepare for external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Report to Group HSEQ Manager and Site General Manager.

Skills

HSEQ experience

WHS knowledge

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Training toolbox talks

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HSEQ software

Tools

Microsoft Office

HSEQ software

Job description

The Site HSEQ Officer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining site-level HSEQ policies, procedures, and safe work instructions in line with Group standards, conducting workplace inspections and risk assessments, and leading incident investigations across the Northern Region Galvanizing operations.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain site-level HSEQ policies, procedures, and safe work instructions in line with Group standards
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, hazard identification walks, and risk assessments
• Lead and support incident investigations; ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed on time
• Coordinate and participate in Site Safety Committee meetings, and support Health and Safety Representatives
• Maintain the site emergency response plan and coordinate emergency drills and exercises
• Implement site environmental procedures; monitor and report environmental performance data (waste, energy, spills)
• Support the site Quality Management System, internal audits, and non-conformance/corrective action processes
• Coordinate and deliver site-based HSEQ inductions and ongoing training for employees and contractors
• Prepare for and support external compliance audits, regulatory inspections, and certification surveillance visits
• Report regularly to the Group HSEQ Manager and Site General Manager, escalating serious safety concerns promptly

About you

• 3-5 years' experience in an HSEQ role within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar high-risk environment
• Working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, environmental regulations, and quality management principles
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and HSEQ audits
• Demonstrated ability to deliver HSEQ training and toolbox talks to a diverse workforce
• Strong communication skills; able to engage credibly with operational teams and management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using HSEQ management software and reporting systems
• Comfortable navigating a dual reporting structure with professionalism and transparency
• A proactive, visible presence on the shop floor
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites

About us

J. Furphy & Sons is a fifth-generation, family-owned Australian manufacturing business with a proud history and a genuine commitment to the people and communities we operate in. Our Northern Region Galvanizing operations - based across Jindera (Albury) and Shepparton - have a proven track record of continual, sustainable growth and multiple industry Sorel Award wins for excellence in galvanizing.

• Career progression opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Environment and culture that enables you to reach your full potential