Job Title: Health and Safety Officer – Carbury Substrate
The Department of Health and Safety plays a pivotal role in protecting people and assets by providing safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health.
This is a hands-on role that requires an individual who enjoys interacting on site and can demonstrate the ability to engage and influence at all levels. The Health and Safety Officer will be a motivated Health and Safety professional who will champion and foster a proactive safety culture on site.
Main Duties
* Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective measures to mitigate risks and improve safety.
* Conduct regular audits of control systems and processes on site to verify implementation and maintenance.
* Conduct monthly reviews of the Safety Improvement Plan (SIP) and support the General Manager to keep the plan up to date.
* Support the General Manager to close out open and in-progress SIP actions.
* Report and investigate accidents and incidents and prepare comprehensive reports detailing the root causes.
* Identify and implement actions to address the root causes of accidents and incidents.
* Review, revise, develop and maintain written risk assessments and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Identify health and safety training needs and arrange and deliver H&S training.
* Communicate health and safety related information, updates and initiatives to employees and other stakeholders.
* Arrange statutory examinations of plant and equipment as required.
* Arrange occupational exposure monitoring as required.
* Arrange and deliver health surveillance programs as required.
* Develop, implement and maintain a permit to work system and a contractor control process.
* Emergency preparedness and response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid arrangements.
Experience and Qualifications
* A recognised qualification in Health and Safety.
* Train the Trainer qualification is desirable but not essential.
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a fast-paced work environment such as FMCG, manufacturing, heavy engineering or construction in a similar role.
This role requires the following skills and attributes:
* Influencing stakeholders on Health and Safety related issues.
* A clear understanding of the legislative framework for Health and Safety and its practical application.
* A strong understanding of safety management systems and incident investigation techniques.
* A detail oriented and analytical approach to health and safety management.
* The ability to prioritise work requirements and multiple tasks.
* A proactive can-do approach to problem solving and decision making.
* The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* A strong commitment to promoting a proactive culture of health and safety, and continuous improvement.
This role aligns with Monaghan's Cultural Values:
* We do the right thing: We use this philosophy to drive every aspect of our business, from product, to process to people.
* Forward Thinking: We think ahead and we think for the long term.
* Down to Earth: We understand the importance of communicating our discoveries in a straightforward way.
* Inspiring: We seek out new ways to excite and inspire each other.
* Egalitarian: We have always been grounded in the belief that everyone is equal. That everyone deserves an equal chance to speak, be heard and make an impact.