Safety Specialist - Whyalla

About the role

The Safety Specialist contributes to the success of Liberty Primary Steel (LPS) through the advice, support and mentoring on the full range of operational and strategic safety issues to the operational workforce inclusive of contracting groups.

The Safety Specialist supports a safety maturity and improvement culture and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Company values.

Key responsibilities:
 

• Drive operational excellent in safety management practices through proactive engagement, guidance and support

• Build capability amongst leaders and teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with legislative obligations and requirements of the LPS Safety Management System

• Identify and recommend best practice initiatives to reduce risk, raise safety awarementss and improve safe work practices

• Implement and monitor compliance with safe systems of work through safety engagements, interactions, observations and inspections

• Support the critical risk and control verification process to ensure all risks are identified and effectively controlled

• Support frontline leaders with ICAM investigation process

• Work closely with and support other team members and undertake other duties as required to deliver optimal WHS outcomes

• Maintain and up to date knowledge of current WHS legislations and standards to provide relevant advice and support

• Coordinate and conduct hazard identification and risk assessments within the business where more complex tools are required

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with a drive and resourcefulness to research and find solutions to challenging issues, as well as implement any required changes. Ability to work with people at all levels, be focused and results oriented, organised, take action and be highly autonomous with a sense of urgency. 

Experience and qualifications:
 

• Current drivers licence (car)

• Tertiary WHS Qualifications or suitable qualifications in relevant discipline 

• Strong understanding of legislation/regulations, risk and safety management, auditing, reporting and investigation requirements.

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment with relevant industry experience in safety training delivery (desirable)

• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships 

• Ability to develop and manage health and safety management systems 

• Experience in facilitating incident investigations and risk assessments 

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).

• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.

• Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS.

About Us

A member of the GFG Alliance group, Liberty Primary Steel operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, approximately 400km from Adelaide.  The integrated facility which includes ironmaking, steel making, and rolling-mill facilities is Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. It is also the future home of green steel with plans to construct an Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron facility fed by natural gas and hydrogen as part of the GFG’s journey to be carbon neutral by 2030.
 

To view more of what Whyalla has to offer visit www.whyalla.com

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.
   

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
 

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
 

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.
 

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.