Occupational Health & Safety Advisor
The Midfield Group
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Warrnambool, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Brief Description
At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.
We currently have an opportunity for an Occupational Health & Safety Advisor to join our team located in Warrnambool, Victoria. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring a safe work environment by developing and implementing safety programs, policies and procedures. In this role you will identify risks, conduct risk assessments and promote compliance with OHS legislation. The Health & Safety Advisor will work closely with all teams to drive a proactive safety culture and improve overall health and wellbeing.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.
We currently have an opportunity for an Occupational Health & Safety Advisor to join our team located in Warrnambool, Victoria. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring a safe work environment by developing and implementing safety programs, policies and procedures. In this role you will identify risks, conduct risk assessments and promote compliance with OHS legislation. The Health & Safety Advisor will work closely with all teams to drive a proactive safety culture and improve overall health and wellbeing.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Focus on implementing preventative safety measures and solutions daily
- Ensure all work practices comply with OHS legislation
- Identify health and safety risks, complete Risk Assessments, and take actions to mitigate or eliminate risks including psychological risks
- Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports
- Collaborate with the workforce to implement or update procedures and work instructions across the business
- Perform Return to Work Coordinator duties including assisting with WorkCover claims
- Oversee injury and incident investigations and develop and implement corrective actions
- Coordinate the Safety Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Implement Health and Wellbeing initiatives within the organisation
- Develop tools and resources to enhance overall company knowledge and understanding of WHS (Workplace Health and Safety)
- Tertiary qualification (Degree, Diploma, or Certificate) in Occupational Health and Safety
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in OHS-related roles
- Experience in an industrial environment is highly regarded
- Strong understanding of OHS legislation and hands-on experience in implementing risk management processes
- Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to effectively manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong focus on customer service
- Quick to respond, proactive in taking initiative, and skilled in problem-solving
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive working relationships across all business areas
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Current Driver's licence
- Competitive remuneration package with employee benefits such as discounts on banking, travel insurance, health & fitness, local retailers and more
- Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
- Safe and supportive work environment by providing an Employee Assistance Program
- On site canteen, free parking, staff discounts, monthly staff BBQs and annual flu vaccination program
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