Site Safety Officer

1w1 week ago

KION Group

AU · Full-time · A$110,000 – A$150,000

About this role

Join Dematic, a global leader in automation, robotics, and supply chain solutions with over 700 employees in Australia and New Zealand. This 18-month fixed term role as Site Safety Officer offers potential for extension or permanent position on a major customer site. Apply your health and safety expertise in a dynamic warehouse automation environment.

Provide WHSE advisory services while collaborating with the Project Delivery team and external stakeholders to build a positive safety culture. Assist in safe management of subcontractor activities and drive continuous improvement of the WHSE management system. Undertake site inspections, safety audits, and committee meetings to recommend enhancements.

Work on large, complex sites for innovative household names in grocery, pharmaceutical, parcel delivery, and e-commerce. Enjoy autonomy and challenge in overseeing safety for material handling projects. Partner with a progressive company experiencing high growth worldwide.

Access study assistance and career development opportunities in a supportive global team. Benefit from employee referral bonuses and innovative culture. Seize the chance to influence safety on cutting-edge automation projects with room for long-term growth.

Requirements

Diploma or above in Work Health & Safety (WHSE)
At least 3 years experience on construction or project sites in a similar role
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with knowledge of material handling equipment highly desirable
Strong computer skills in MS office products
Good understanding of safe work practices for Working at Heights, Isolation of Energy, Electrical Safety, Mobile Plant, Powered Industrial trucks, Hot Works, Lifting & Rigging and PPE
Sound working knowledge of WHSE legislation and codes of practice and experience in completing WHSE audits
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to travel if required

Responsibilities

Provide WHSE advisory services, working collaboratively with the Project Delivery team and external stakeholders to influence a positive safety culture
Assist the project team with safe management of subcontractor activities
Assist in the continuous improvement and ongoing implementation of WHSE management system
Undertake site inspections, conduct safety audits, attend site safety committee meetings and make recommendations for continuous improvement
Drive safety toolbox talks and site-based safety inductions

Benefits

Generous salary + super
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Salary packaging
Corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products/accessories
Paid Parental Leave + super – 12 weeks for primary carer/2 weeks secondary carer
Study Assistance & career development opportunities
Fitness Passport - discounted access to a wide network of gyms and pools
Exclusive health cover via Medibank – 9% discount on corporate health plans