WHS Advisor - Regional Safety & Compliance Expert

Reef Catchments; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development allowance up到

Local region work (Mackay/Whitsundays)

Job summary

Reef Catchments in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor to provide specialist WHS advice and practical support across office and field operations. You will help Managers manage risk, meet legislative obligations and continuously improve safety.

Reporting to the People and Safety Manager, you will coordinate WHS reporting and Return to Work, and provide technical input on training needs and content, with field input across the region.

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.

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 and Managers.
• 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.
• Provide guidance and support to the WHS & Training Intern and contribute to broader People and Safety initiatives.
• Attend field activities and site visits across the region where WHS advice and support is required.

Skills

WHS advisory

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation controls

Education

WHS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Digital WHS systems

Job description

Reef Catchments in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor to provide specialist WHS advice and practical support across office and field operations. You will help Managers manage risk, meet legislative obligations and continuously improve safety.

Reporting to the People and Safety Manager, you will coordinate WHS reporting and Return to Work, and provide technical input on training needs and content, with field input across the region.