Good safety is more than paperwork.
Want a role where you can help shape how it actually works?
At J&S; Engineering & Maintenance, we want safety to be part of how we work every day, not something that sits in a manual or only gets discussed after an incident.
We're looking for someone who can work alongside our people, build trust, challenge where needed and help strengthen a culture where everyone takes responsibility for working safely.
Based at our Rutherford facility, this is a company-wide role supporting employees, supervisors and management across all areas of J&S.;
You'll have the opportunity to influence both the day-to-day safety of our workplace and the systems, policies and procedures that support it.
Why Join J&S;?
Full-time, permanent local role
Monday to Friday
Home every night
Work across multiple departments and operational areas
Direct interaction with employees, supervisors and management
Opportunity to develop and improve WHS systems, policies and procedures
Genuine ability to influence workplace safety and culture
Long-term employment with an established Hunter Valley business
J&S; Engineering & Maintenance is a family-owned Hunter Valley company with 40 years of history supporting the mining and heavy industry sectors.
We have grown into a diverse engineering business with multiple specialist divisions and a skilled team of tradespeople, technical employees and support staff.
The Role
As our WHS Officer, you'll help drive safe, compliant and practical work practices across the company.
You'll be involved in:
Developing, reviewing and implementing WHS policies, procedures,



systems and supporting documentation
Ensuring WHS requirements are effectively communicated, understood and applied across the business
Conducting workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments
Identifying hazards and working with teams to implement practical controls
Supporting incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
Preparing and delivering toolbox talks, safety alerts and other WHS communications
Conducting employee inductions and coordinating site inductions
Providing practical WHS advice to employees, supervisors and management
Monitoring contractor and workplace safety requirements
Maintaining WHS records, registers and compliance documentation
Supporting return-to-work and rehabilitation processes
Monitoring legislative requirements and identifying opportunities to continually improve our WHS systems and safety culture
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who can balance strong WHS systems with practical implementation in the workplace.
You'll ideally have:
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent
Previous experience in a WHS role
Experience developing and reviewing WHS policies, procedures and systems




Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and compliance requirementsExperience with incident investigation and corrective actions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence working with employees, supervisors and management
Good organisational and document management skills
A practical, solutions-focused approach
Current First Aid qualification
Experience within engineering, manufacturing, mining, maintenance, construction or another industrial setting would be highly regarded.
Desirable:
Return to Work Coordinator qualification
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Diploma in WHS/OHS
Mental Health First Aid
ISO **** internal auditing experience
This Role Would Suit Someone Who...
Enjoys being involved across the whole business, from developing a policy or improving a procedure through to being out in the workplace making sure it works in practice.
You're confident identifying where systems can be improved, comfortable working with people at all levels and willing to take ownership of actions through to completion.
You understand that good WHS is not just about having the right documents, it's about creating systems people understand and can actually use.
If you're looking for a varied WHS role where you can help shape both the systems and the safety culture of an established Hunter Valley business, we'd love to hear from you.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
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📌 Senior Whs Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 J&S Engineering
📍 New South Wales