Job Description
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Lead and coordinate national Work Health, Safety and Environmental (WHS&E;) programs
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Drive a positive safety culture, ensure legislative compliance, and support operational excellence across multiple sites
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Implement effective safety systems and deliver training programs
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Manage incident investigations and promote continuous improvement in workplace health, safety, and environmental performance
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Develop, implement, and maintain WHS&E; policies, procedures, and programs
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Provide expert workplace health and safety advice to managers and employees
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Coordinate and conduct site safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across multiple locations
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Lead incident and hazard management, including investigations, reporting, corrective actions, and preventative measures
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Develop risk assessments, Safe Operating Procedures, safety alerts, and other WHS documentation
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Manage WHS records and documentation
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Coordinate safety training for emergency wardens, first aiders, and WHS committee members
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Support safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives
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Liaise with regulators and external stakeholders on WHS&E; matters
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Administer company safety management systems and software
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Requirements
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Qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or a related discipline, or willingness to undertake further study
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Sound knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, standards, and compliance requirements
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Experience implementing and maintaining workplace safety programs and systems
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Robust organisational, planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence using digital systems and databases
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Ability to build effective relationships and influence positive safety outcomes across all levels of the organisation
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High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information
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Current Driver's Licence
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Advanced First Aid Certificate
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Mental Health First Aid Certificate
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Willingness to travel interstate as required
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Availability to work outside standard business hours when required
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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading and coordinating Work Health, Safety, and Environmental (WHS&E;) programs, ensuring compliance with Australian legislation while fostering a positive safety culture. Proficient in developing safety policies, conducting audits, and delivering training to enhance workplace health and safety performance.
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Highest-signal resume keywords
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Workplace Health & Safety Qualifications
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Australian WHS Legislation Knowledge
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Safety Program Implementation
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Advanced First Aid Certificate
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Incident Investigation Management
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Hard Skills
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WHS&E; Program Coordination
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Safety System Implementation
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Risk Assessment Development
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Incident Management
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Safety Audit Conducting
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WHS Documentation Management
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Safety Training Coordination
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Compliance Review
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Safety Policy Development
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Emergency Response Planning
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Soft Skills
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Organisational Skills
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Communication Skills
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Relationship Building
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Professionalism
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Certifications & Qualifications
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Advanced First Aid Certificate
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Mental Health First Aid Certificate
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Current Driver's Licence
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Industry Keywords
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WHS Compliance
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Safety Culture
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Continuous Improvement
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Incident Reporting
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Safety Procedures
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Tools & Technologies
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Safety Management Systems
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Microsoft Office
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Digital Systems
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Databases
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📌 Workplace Health Safety Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Victoria