Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Coordinator to join the Australia team in the Sort Center. The role reports to the WHS Manager and focuses on delivering high safety standards within the facility.

The successful candidate will be trained in standard work and WHS tools and will communicate effectively with the workforce. This hourly paid role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, with potential shift rotations based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) experience.
• Flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Bachelor's degree in a Safety related field and/or Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities through daily, weekly, and monthly inspections.
• Facilitate risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and local regulations.
• Enter safety incident information into the internal database in a timely manner.
• Perform safety observations and audits.
• Coach others to complete their safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, Inspections, etc.).
• Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion.
• May have additional responsibilities for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other safety related activities depending on the business unit and location.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety field

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Coordinator to join the Amazon Australia Team. This position is within the Sort Center, reporting into the WHS Manager. It requires working with the WHS team to deliver high standards of safety within our Sort Center. The suitable applicant will be trained in both the standard work and tools used within the WHS function. You will be a strong communicator, who values teamwork, is proactive about safety, someone who can function as a role model and engage in a professional manner with the entire workforce.

This is an hourly paid role working every Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and may rotate shifts based on business need.

Key job responsibilities

• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly, and monthly inspections


• Facilitate risk assessments and incident investigations


• Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and local regulations


• Enter safety incident information into the internal database in a timely manner


• Perform safety observations and audits


• Coach others (Operations, etc.) to complete their safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, Inspections, etc.)


• Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion


• May have additional responsibilities for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other safety related activities depending on the business unit and location

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) experience


• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays


• Bachelors degree in a Safety related field and/or Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis


• Experience in logistics

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.