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Workplace Health & Safety Officer - Contract
- Location:
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Posted:
- 2024-08-23
- Advertiser:
- HR Partners - Brisbane - 14M0647334
- Immediate start
- Attractive hourly rate
- Short-term assignment with potential of extension
HR Partners by Randstad has an opportunity for a Workplace Health and Safety Officer to join our client site immediately for a short term assignment, with a potential of extension. This role is based in the CBD, with an immediate start.
About the role:
The primary purpose of the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Officer is to provide workplace health and safety advice, service and assistance to the department, including a diverse range of WHS activities and technical matter relating to operational activities, health programs, WHS initiatives, WHS system / processes, and rehabilitation and return to work. The role works closely with the WHS Manager by implementing and monitoring state-wide WHS matters within a diverse team of building, construction and maintenance field and office staff.
- Interpret WHS legislation, including relevant legislation, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards / International Standards and provide WHS advice on technical matter relating to building, construction and maintenance industry, particularly in the development of WHS system and processes and assist with the development, review and implementation of Baseline SWMSs and other risk assessments.
- Support return-to-work activities including reviewing and developing suitable duties plans, reviewing of medical certificates and rehabilitation activities for example, ergonomic assessments and organising OT assessments
- Assisting with organising / conducting planning actions for whole of business improvement initiative, such as organising and coordinating WHS training and assisting with organising safety culture activities
- As instructed conduct site WHS&E audits and inspections to ensure both client and contract workers are adhering to WHS legislation and make recommendations to improve the safety on site.
- Assist with reporting and investigating WHS&E incidents and contractor notifiable incidents.
- Assist with coordinating emergency planning and response activities at the direction of the WHS Manager.
- Coordinating the delivery of Departmental health and safety programs and health monitoring activities.
- Provide assistance to the WHS Manager on WHS matters including reporting and planning, coordination of WHS events, maintaining the SHE Audit schedule and WHS Hub page.
About the individual:
- Experience in a similar WHS position
- Government experience, highly desirable
- Understanding of WHS legislation
At HR Partners by Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
