At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives on a large-scale automation project in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Dematic, a global leader in intelligent automation and intralogistics solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, fitness discounts, health cover, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: High employee engagement and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Health & Safety and 5 years' site-based safety experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join a global leader to support the delivery of a large-scale supply chain automation project. Fast-paced dynamic role working on a major customer site as a safety expert. 12 month fixed term role based in Tarneit with project-focused responsibilities.
We offer:
- Competitive salary + super
- Fitness Passport – Enjoy discounted access to gyms, pools, and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family.
- Exclusive health cover via Medibank – 9% discount on corporate health plans.
- Progressive and innovative global company experiencing high growth.
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic team within a larger organisation.
- Excellent Employee Referral Bonus program.
- Salary sacrificing options and novated leasing available.
- Corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products/accessories.
THE OPPORTUNITY
If you're a passionate safety professional who thrives in dynamic construction and industrial project environments, this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Dematic is seeking an experienced Site Safety Officer to join us on a 12 to 18 month fixed-term contract with the transition into a permanent role. In this position you will be supporting a significant automated warehousing and distribution centre project for a global FMCG client.
Based full-time on site in Tarneit, Melbourne, you'll play a pivotal role in driving safety excellence across a complex, multi-contractor environment while supporting the delivery of leading-edge automation technology. This is an opportunity to be highly visible on site, influence safety culture, partner with key stakeholders, and ensure every person returns home safely each day.
Reporting to the Project Safety Manager, you will lead the day-to-day implementation of WHSE initiatives, working closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Engineers, subcontractors and principal contractors to ensure best-practice safety standards are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
You will conduct inspections, audits, inductions and investigations while proactively identifying risks and implementing practical safety solutions that support project success.
What You Will Be Working On:
- Provide WHSE advisory support across all project activities.
- Championing and influencing a positive, proactive safety culture on site.
- Conduct site inspections, safety observations, audits and risk assessments.
- Facilitate site inductions, toolbox talks and pre-start meetings.
- Review and support Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), procedures and permits.
- Investigate incidents and support corrective and preventative actions.
- Assist in the implementation and ongoing improvement of the Site Safety Management Plan.
- Maintain safety reporting systems, hazard registers and risk registers.
- Support the safe management and onboarding of subcontractors.
- Liaise with builders, principal contractors, client representatives and project stakeholders on WHSE matters.
- Participate in site safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives.
Tasks and Qualifications:
SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS
- Degree or Diploma in Health & Safety, WHS, OHS or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a site-based safety position.
- Experience working within construction, industrial, manufacturing, commercial projects, fit-out or related environments.
- Exposure to large-scale projects involving multiple contractors and concurrent work fronts.
- Demonstrated experience conducting WHSE audits, inspections and incident investigations.
- Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles and safety management systems.
- Proven ability to influence safe behaviours and build accountability across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- White Card and Australian Driver's Licence.
What Sets You Apart:
- You are a confident, proactive safety professional who leads through influence and enjoys building strong relationships.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to safety.
- The confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and drive accountability when needed.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment with multiple competing priorities.
- Experience within automation, industrial equipment, manufacturing, commissioning or similar environments.
- Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), isolation processes and electrical safety practices.
- A resilient, adaptable mindset and a genuine passion for creating safer workplaces.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to help shape a safer future on one of Melbourne's most exciting industrial automation projects? Please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button and submit your resume.
On-Site Safety Lead for Large-Scale Automation Project in Melbourne employer: Dematic
Dematic is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where employee engagement is at 80% and career development is prioritised with 12% of employees promoted annually. With a strong focus on innovation and growth, employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including a fully maintained company vehicle, fitness discounts, and exceptional onboarding experiences, all while being part of a global leader in automation based in the vibrant Adelaide region.
