WHS Officer

About The Role

The Safety Specialist plays a crucial role in driving a shift in safety culture, performance, and achieving operational excellence by influencing, coaching, supporting and working directly with the Front-Line Leaders, Contracting Partners and the broader workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build effective and meaningful relationships with stakeholders to promote collaboration, coordination and execution of WHS-related activities
• Build capability amongst leaders and their teams, with the objective of achieving the desirable state of an inter-dependent safety culture
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of WHS systems relevant to people, plant and processes
• Embed a culture that approaches challenge with a mature risk management approach, aligned with organisational and legislative requirements
• Facilitate WHS management system orientation and training within relevant business units to support effective implementation and use of WHS-related processes
• Support peers in a team-based environment and undertake other duties as required to deliver optimal WHS outcomes based on operational and organisational needs
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of WHS (and other relevant) legislation and standards to deliver practical and relevant advice to stakeholders
• Coordinate and conduct hazard identification and risk assessment processes within the business where more complex tools are required
• Facilitate and/or participate in Incident Investigation processes where required.
• Facilitate and/or support any regulatory interactions or external evaluation activities, in collaboration with stakeholders where required

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment with a drive and resourcefulness to recognise, promote and reinforce positive safety behaviour, and support stakeholders articulate pragmatic risk-treatment plans, where required. It is essential that the candidate has the ability to work with people at all levels within the organisation and work autonomously with a structured and risk-based approach.

You will also have the following:

• Tertiary WHS Qualifications or suitable qualifications in relevant discipline (preferable)
• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Training and Assessment (preferable)
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders and build effective, meaningful and sustainable working relationships
• Ability to develop, implement and manage health and safety management systems
• Experience in facilitating incident investigations and risk assessments, including the use of incident and risk operating systems for record keeping purposes
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management, auditing, reporting and investigation requirements

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).
• Self-Care Bento Boxes: A series of 45-minute online sessions for self-care, providing effective strategies to enhance self-awareness and self-compassion. Topics include sleep, diet, exercise, burnout and more.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
• 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

SIMEC Iron Ore South Australian operations consists of two primary sites: Iron Baron and the Southern Middleback Ranges, located in proximity to the coastal township of Whyalla. We also have a portfolio of non-ferrous mining assets located in South Australia, including the Ardrossan Dolomite Mine – which supplies dolomite flux to the Whyalla Steelworks.

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.

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