WHS Specialist, AMZL
WHS Specialist, AMZL
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Amazon Australia is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated safety professional for the assigned AMZL(Amazon Logistics) sites coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive safety culture while complying with Amazon safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.
The WHSS must be an effective communicator and send clear concise and consistent messages both verbally and in writing. You will instruct and train associates operations leaders and WHS coordinators in Amazon policies and procedures and assist the operations site teams in incorporating our standards at their site. You will work to identify best practices and incorporate these standard methodologies into our standards to continuously improve the landscape.
The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily weekly and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. By leveraging lean principles and kaizens WHSS will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce safety and ergonomic risk in our processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our Associates. A successful WHS Specialist will demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the Operations Team and inspire change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and data analysis. The WHSS will also support site WHS manager on the development of the WHS Management System for Australia establishment of adequacy of WHS procedures and training materials maintaining compliance calendar Austin tools reviewing WHS documents and setting up inspection/audit programs etc. to meet local requirements and Amazon Global WHS Standards(GEMS).
This role will support all the AMZL sites in the metro area and may require travel between sites at regular intervals. This role may have alternating shifts.
Key job responsibilities
WHSS you will oversee the delivery of WHS objectives at the Site. This includes proactively collaborating on safety projects across the site and providing advice and guidance on WHS matters.
You will ensure compliance with Amazons Workplace Health & Safety policies and global standards. This involves completing risk assessments measuring site performance against requirements and analyzing safety metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Frequent site audits and inspections to identify and rectify non-compliance issues with equipment/ processes. You will audit record-keeping practices to align with global standards and regulations.
Leading and mentoring the on-site safety team you will identify compliance issues safety risks and improvement opportunities. You will facilitate incident investigations and maintain required documentation entering safety incidents in the database in a timely manner.
Additionally you will conduct safety observations and audits provide targeted training and participate in process improvement activities.
A day in the life
Review metrics as published in DDD dashboard.
Identify metric callouts and allocate the owners who shall talk through during DDD meeting.
Moderate the WHS metrics/data discussion during DDD meeting.
Review investigation root cause analysis and action plan submitted by responsible manager provide feedback as needed.
- 1 years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience
- Bachelors degree in relevant field of study OR Cert IV
- Experience in emergency response
- Experience in workers compensation case management
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The WHSS must be an effective communicator and send clear concise and consistent messages both verbally and in writing. You will instruct and train associates operations leaders and WHS coordinators in Amazon policies and procedures and assist the operations site teams in incorporating our standards at their site. You will work to identify best practices and incorporate these standard methodologies into our standards to continuously improve the landscape.
The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily weekly and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. By leveraging lean principles and kaizens WHSS will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce safety and ergonomic risk in our processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our Associates. A successful WHS Specialist will demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the Operations Team and inspire change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and data analysis. The WHSS will also support site WHS manager on the development of the WHS Management System for Australia establishment of adequacy of WHS procedures and training materials maintaining compliance calendar Austin tools reviewing WHS documents and setting up inspection/audit programs etc. to meet local requirements and Amazon Global WHS Standards(GEMS).
This role will support all the AMZL sites in the metro area and may require travel between sites at regular intervals. This role may have alternating shifts.
Key job responsibilities
WHSS you will oversee the delivery of WHS objectives at the Site. This includes proactively collaborating on safety projects across the site and providing advice and guidance on WHS matters.
You will ensure compliance with Amazons Workplace Health & Safety policies and global standards. This involves completing risk assessments measuring site performance against requirements and analyzing safety metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Frequent site audits and inspections to identify and rectify non-compliance issues with equipment/ processes. You will audit record-keeping practices to align with global standards and regulations.
Leading and mentoring the on-site safety team you will identify compliance issues safety risks and improvement opportunities. You will facilitate incident investigations and maintain required documentation entering safety incidents in the database in a timely manner.
Additionally you will conduct safety observations and audits provide targeted training and participate in process improvement activities.
A day in the life
Review metrics as published in DDD dashboard.
Identify metric callouts and allocate the owners who shall talk through during DDD meeting.
Moderate the WHS metrics/data discussion during DDD meeting.
Review investigation root cause analysis and action plan submitted by responsible manager provide feedback as needed.
- 1 years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience
- Bachelors degree in relevant field of study OR Cert IV
- Experience in emergency response
- Experience in workers compensation case management
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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