WHS Advisor: Field & Office Safety Leader

Reef Catchments Limited; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Up to $2,000 per year toward PD

Work locally in Mackay/Whitsundays

Additional paid day off at Christmas

Career development and progression

Local Employment Assistance program

Team wellbeing initiatives

Retention incentives at 3/5/7 years

Meaningful environmental outcomes

Job summary

Reef Catchments Limited is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor to provide specialist WHS advice and practical support across the organisation. You will help managers and teams manage risk, meet legislative obligations and continually improve safety in both office and field operations.

Reporting to the People and Safety Manager, you will coordinate WHS reporting, Return to Work processes and provide guidance on training needs, while offering technical input to the Senior

Qualifications

• Relevant WHS qualification, or equivalent demonstrated experience in a WHS advisory role.
• Experience implementing and maintaining WHS systems, policies, registers, document controls and compliance processes.
• Experience with field risk assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Experience providing WHS advice and support to Managers and staff in an operational workplace.
• Current Australian driver's licence and capacity for regional travel and field or site work.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical WHS advice and support to Managers, staff and contractors across office and field operations.
• Maintain and improve WHS systems, policies, procedures, registers and compliance processes.
• Support field activities through risk assessments, SWMS reviews, inspections, audits and safety management planning.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, identify corrective actions and follow these through to completion.
• Monitor WHS compliance, legislative requirements and contractor safety obligations.
• Coordinate Return to Work arrangements, workplace adjustments and injury management with employees, Managers and external providers.
• Prepare WHS reports, analyse safety data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify WHS training needs and provide technical input into WHS training and resources.
• Support consultation through the WHS Committee and contribute to a positive, practical safety culture.
• Attend field activities and site visits across the region where WHS advice and support is required.

Skills

WHS advisory experience

Safety leadership

Education

WHS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Digital WHS systems

Job description

Reef Catchments Limited is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor to provide specialist WHS advice and practical support across the organisation. You will help managers and teams manage risk, meet legislative obligations and continually improve safety in both office and field operations.

Reporting to the People and Safety Manager, you will coordinate WHS reporting, Return to Work processes and provide guidance on training needs, while offering technical input to the Senior