05 Nov
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Land Transport
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Brisbane
05 Nov
Land Transport
Brisbane
Make a difference. Build capability. Drive a safer workplace.
Land Transport is a leading national road transport company specialising in general freight transport. Operating for over 40 years, we pride ourselves on putting our people first and providing a safe, supportive working environment with long-term employment opportunities.
As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and proactive
Work Health & Safety (WHS) Advisor
to join our team based in our Brisbane office.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on WHS professional who is passionate about developing people, improving workplace safety and creating practical solutions that support our operational teams.
Working closely with management, supervisors and employees across our national operations, you will play an significant role in strengthening our safety culture, delivering effective training, supporting injury management and return-to-work initiatives, and continuously improving our WHS policies, systems and processes.
We are looking for someone who takes initiative, builds strong relationships and is confident identifying opportunities for improvement and turning them into action.
Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership & Continuous Improvement Proactively promote and develop a positive safety culture across all company operations.
Review, develop and continuously improve WHS policies, procedures, systems and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
Identify opportunities to improve safety practices, operational processes and risk management.
Provide practical WHS advice, guidance and support to managers, supervisors and employees.
Monitor compliance with relevant WHS legislation, Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL),
Chain of Responsibility (CoR), Dangerous Goods and environmental obligations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
Training, Development & Engagement Develop, coordinate and deliver WHS training, education and awareness programs.
Identify training needs and support the ongoing development of employees, supervisors and operational leaders.
Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings and workplace consultation.
Develop practical training resources, procedures and communication materials.
Work collaboratively with operational teams to reinforce safe work practices and accountability.
Provide guidance and coaching to employees and management to improve safety knowledge and understanding.
Injury Management & Return to Work Coordinate and oversee workers' compensation, injury management and return-to-work programs.
Develop and monitor suitable duties and return-to-work plans in consultation with employees, managers, treating practitioners and insurers.
Proactively engage with injured employees to support recovery and safe, sustainable returns to work.
Monitor claims, rehabilitation progress and associated documentation.
Identify opportunities to reduce workplace injuries and support early intervention strategies.
Maintain communication with relevant stakeholders throughout the injury management and rehabilitation process.
Risk, Compliance & Incident Management Conduct workplace inspections and safety audits across depots, workshops, warehouses and transport operations.
Assist with investigations into workplace incidents, injuries, vehicle incidents, near misses and property damage.
Undertake root cause analysis and recommend practical corrective and preventative actions.
Monitor corrective actions to ensure they are implemented and effective.
Assist with internal and external audits and maintain accurate WHS records.
Maintain emergency response plans and support emergency preparedness.
Prepare and present regular WHS performance reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
National Operations & Interstate Travel Travel interstate as required to support Land Transport's national operations and maintain consistent WHS standards across the business.
Conduct site visits, workplace inspections, safety audits and employee training across various depots and operational locations.
Work directly with regional managers, supervisors and employees to identify safety improvements, provide practical guidance and support the implementation of company policies and procedures.
Build strong working relationships across multiple locations to promote consistent safety standards, employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (minimum).
Minimum 3 years' experience in a WHS role, preferably within tra
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