WHS Officer: Safety Lead for Manufacturing & Engineering

SRA Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SRA Solutions in Canberra is seeking a proactive WHS Officer to manage day-to-day health and safety across the business, support the Safety and Compliance Manager, and swiftly respond to incidents and risks.

You will coordinate injury management, lead safety walks, conduct risk reviews, carry out RCA investigations, run inductions and training, and support emergency preparedness to sustain a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven WHS experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety is essential.
• RCA / incident investigation training is desirable.
• Fire Warden is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to operate across all levels of the business.
• Proactive problem solving approach.
• Observant and detail oriented.
• Approachable and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate injury management and return-to-work processes (worker compensation claims) including arranging suitable duties.
• Conduct safety walks, workplace inspections, toolbox talks and risk reviews.
• Facilitate Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure consistent reporting of hazards, incidents and near misses.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate WHS inductions and training.
• Lead evacuation drills, first aid and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain safety noticeboards.
• Enforce correct PPE use.
• Coordinate pre-employment WHS requirements including physical testing and assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Detail oriented

Approachable

Empathetic

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Job description

SRA Solutions in Canberra is seeking a proactive WHS Officer to manage day-to-day health and safety across the business, support the Safety and Compliance Manager, and swiftly respond to incidents and risks.

You will coordinate injury management, lead safety walks, conduct risk reviews, carry out RCA investigations, run inductions and training, and support emergency preparedness to sustain a safe workplace.