Health and Safety Advisor (Alexendria)
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Job Location:
Alexandria - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join our team in Alexandria. This role is ideal for a safety professional with strong operational experience and a solid background in chemical and hazardous substances management. You will play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance across our operations.
Key responsibilities however are not limited to:
- Provide expert H&S advice coaching and support to managers supervisors employees and contractors.
- Support consistent risk management practices including training in tools such as Take 5s and JHAs.
- Lead identification and risk assessment of chemical hazards on site.
- Ensure compliance with chemical management requirements including registers SDS labelling storage and segregation.
- Facilitate reporting and recording of incidents hazards and near misses.
- Lead or support incident investigations identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Conduct inspections audits and site visits to verify compliance and safe work practices.
- Support implementation and maintenance of the H&S Management System.
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.
- Deliver H&S training and awareness programs.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of H&S and chemical safety standards.
Qualifications :
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety (degree or postgraduate) or equivalent experience.
- Current Drivers License
- National Police Clearance
- Proven experience in a site-based Health & Safety Advisor role within operational environments.
- Strong experience managing chemical hazards hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods.
- Hands-on experience conducting chemical risk assessments and implementing controls.
- Sound knowledge of chemical registers SDS labelling storage and segregation requirements.
- Experience in incident investigation audits and inspections involving high-risk hazards.
- Solid understanding of Australian WHS legislation and hazardous chemicals Codes of Practice.
Additional Information :
WHY WORK FOR SGS
Working at SGS means joining an innovative Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
As a company we have embraced the shift to flexible work
Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
Paid parental leave
Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
Corporate health & wellbeing offers
Ongoing learning & development
Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce we encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong innovative and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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