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About the Role
The Occupational Health and Safety Adviser develops, implements, monitors, and improves the company's Work Health and Safety (WHS) management systems and risk management programs for lift installation and maintenance operations. This role provides expert WHS advice to ensure compliance with NSW legislation and promotes a proactive safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, review, and maintain WHS management systems, policies, procedures, and safety management plans.
- Advise on WHS legislation, regulatory obligations, codes of practice, and workplace safety requirements.
- Monitor changes in WHS legislation and industry requirements, recommending policy updates.
- Evaluate WHS management system effectiveness and suggest improvements.
- Identify workplace hazards and conduct systematic risk assessments for lift installation and maintenance.
- Develop, recommend, and monitor risk-control measures using the hierarchy of controls.
- Assess risks associated with high-risk construction activities like working at heights and electrical installations.
- Review Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and other safety documentation.
- Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of risk-control measures, recommending corrective actions.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and WHS audits to identify hazards and assess compliance.
- Inspect work processes, plant, equipment, and environments for unsafe conditions, recommending preventative measures.
- Monitor subcontractor and employee compliance with safety procedures.
- Prepare inspection reports, audit findings, and recommendations, monitoring corrective action completion.
- Develop and implement preventative safety programs for occupational risks.
- Monitor exposure to workplace hazards such as noise, dust, and hazardous substances.
- Promote safe manual handling and ergonomic work practices.
- Review personal protective equipment (PPE) suitability and recommend improvements.
- Develop and monitor strategies to prevent workplace injuries.
- Develop and deliver WHS training and awareness programs.
- Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
- Advise on safe working procedures and control measures.
- Promote worker consultation and participation in resolving safety issues.
- Record, investigate, and analyze workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses.
- Identify incident causes and recommend corrective and preventative measures.
- Maintain accurate WHS records, incident registers, and documentation.
- Monitor WHS performance through incident trends and inspection outcomes.
- Prepare WHS performance reports and provide recommendations to management.
- Assist in coordinating suitable duties and return-to-work arrangements for injured employees.
- Monitor the implementation of corrective actions from incidents, audits, and inspections.
- Assist with emergency preparedness and workplace safety improvement initiatives.
- Continuously evaluate workplace safety practices and recommend WHS management system improvements.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional experience in workplace health and safety, preferably in construction, engineering, or lift installation/maintenance.
- Knowledge of NSW Work Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and relevant codes of practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, SWMS, incident investigation, and WHS management systems.
Education Level
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Health and Safety, Engineering or another relevant discipline.
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 AUD per year