Work Health & Safety Advisor
- Location:
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 2024-08-16
- Advertiser:
- Hays ANZ - 2884139
- Permanent role
- Hybrid working
- Market leading company
Work Health & Safety Advisor
Your new company
Your new company is a global tech market-leading company looking for a passionate work health & safety professional starting out in their career to join their Sydney team for an exciting permanent opportunity.
Your new role
In your new role, you will be responsible for:
- Assist in developing and implementing safety programs at the corporate and project levels under the guidance of the Workplace Health and Safety Manager.
- Support coordination of safety compliance and auditing activities, including assisting in maintaining third-party auditing accounts and client safety compliance.
- Assist in implementing a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) strategy in ANZ in alignment with global standards and local guidelines and regulations.
- Participate in implementing and maintaining ISO45001 certified WHS Management system in ANZ.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to contribute to developing Health and Safety policies and procedures for ANZ.
- Provide input and suggestions for improving workplace safety.
- Assist in conducting regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and risks and provide input on mitigation control measures.
- Contribute to fostering a strong safety culture within the organisation by actively participating in awareness campaigns, communication efforts, and employee engagement activities.
- Work closely with local safety leads to learn and ensure WHS compliance with client requirements and local regulations.
- Assist in incident investigation and analysis processes to understand root causes and recommend corrective actions under the guidance of senior team members.
- Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging trends, and changes in WHS regulations, and share this knowledge with the team to contribute to the company's Health and Safety management system.
- As needed, participate in distributing educational materials and training programs related to employee safety policies, procedures, accident protection, and prevention.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will ideally:
- Have a qualification in WHS or a related discipline
- Have a passion to developing a career in WHS
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work for a global market-leading business
- Permanent opportunity
- Opportunity for learning, development and progression
- Flexible working options
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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