PERSOLKELLY are in partnership with our client based in Minchinbury who are a leading National transport company operating across rail and road haula..
PERSOLKELLY are in partnership with our client based in Minchinbury who are a leading National transport company operating across rail and road haulage. They have facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, Parkes, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth and are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Business Partner to join their team.
Are you passionate about the transport industry and driven to excel in a dynamic operational environment? If the answer is YES, we want to hear from you! This role will see you lead and elevate our Sydney and Parkes operations. As a hands-on professional, you will have the chance to showcase your expertise and significantly impact our success. You will report directly to the Health and Safety Manager and be a vital addition to their clients, customers, and project teams.
About the role:
The HSE Partner is responsible for driving the proactive implementation and continual improvement of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture, strategy, plan, and performance across a region. Striving to advance our business strategy through enabling a unified culture of safety, people, customer focus and operational excellence the role is responsible for providing practical HSE advice and support to our people and delivering initiatives that continually improve our HSE culture and performance in line with our 'First to see, first to act' strategic priority.
By working closely with our operations team with the direction of the corporate health and safety team, you will a key driver in the roll out of our new safety management system locally and drive safety awareness by coaching and mentoring the leadership team to facilitate the belief in and adoption of the new systems that are ready to be launched
Your responsibilities include but aren't limited to:
Lead and support HSE cultural change initiatives, fostering a genuine care workplace
Develop and review Site HSE Plans, aligning with company objectives and assisting in target achievement
Implement communication strategies for HSE information dissemination and reporting
Coordinate and deliver HSE training programs to enhance understanding of safety systems and procedures
Conduct site inspections and incident investigations, driving improvements and determining root causes
Provide expert HSE and risk management advice, including development and review of risk assessments
What you will bring:
Essential
Certificate IV - Work, Health and Safety as a minimum.
Previous WHS experience (preferably within the transport industry).
Desirable
Strong understanding and working knowledge of OHS Legislation.
Understanding of National heavy vehicle regulations and Chain of responsibility
Have a professional and positive approach to their work
Understanding of National heavy vehicle regulations and Chain of responsibility
Have a professional and positive approach to their work
Possess strong verbal and written skills as well as an excellent eye for detail
Ability to work with managers, supervisors, and workers
Ability to influence positive outcomes and change
Good organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible with working times and patterns to ensure there is consistency of practice across an organisation that runs beyond 9 - 5
Advanced computer skills (MS Office especially)
ICAM qualification (Desirable)
Additionally, we are looking for a person that enjoys working through challenges, someone who takes ownership and advocates for our people, someone that finds opportunity and alternative solutions to problems, and most importantly someone that embraces a great safety culture that we represent. We truly value proactiveness and grabbing tasks by the scruff of the neck. The position is really whatever you want to make it, and we are excited to see where the successful applicant can take it!
HOW TO APPLY
Click "APPLY NOW" to register for this role. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you would like a confidential chat please reach out to Kylie Williamson - 0400 854 228
Who are we
At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.
We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.
We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.
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