At a Glance
- Tasks: Support workplace safety, environmental compliance, and injury management in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a well-established Australian manufacturing business committed to safety and employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy career progression, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Ideal for those transitioning from trades or industrial roles into a safety-focused career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in WHS or safety administration; strong communication and organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Join a business that genuinely values safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
What's in it for you?
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative HSE team
- Diverse role across safety, environment and return-to-work programs
- Career progression opportunities
- Great team culture supported by leadership that encourages employee development and wellbeing
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturing business with a strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental responsibility and employee wellbeing.
With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, they are seeking an experienced and proactive HSE & Return to Work Officer to join their team.
We also encourage applications from candidates with experience in trades, manufacturing, warehousing, construction or industrial environments who are keen to transition into a safety-focused career.
If you've had some exposure to workplace safety and are eager to develop your knowledge through hands‑on experience and mentoring, we'd love to hear from you too.
About the Role
Reporting to the HSE & RTW Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in supporting the organisation's Health, Safety, Environmental and Injury Management systems.
This is a hands‑on position that combines compliance, administration and workforce engagement.
You'll work closely with employees, supervisors and managers to ensure safety and environmental processes are maintained while supporting return-to-work programs and injury management activities.
No two days will be the same, with responsibility spanning safety systems, environmental compliance, inspections, training coordination, injury management support and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Work Health & Safety
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the WHS Management System
- Maintain safety records and documentation within Myosh and internal systems
- Assist with risk assessments, SWMS, procedures and safe operating practices
- Support compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and ISO 45001 requirements
- Participate in incident investigations and corrective action processes
- Assist with the Environmental Management System and ISO 14001 objectives
- Maintain chemical registers, SDS documentation and Chemwatch records
- Support environmental monitoring, inspections and compliance activities
- Assist with waste management, spill response and environmental incident reporting
- Inspections & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct workplace inspections and compliance audits
- Support hazard identification and risk management activities
- Track corrective actions and continual improvement initiatives through Myosh
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Safety Engagement & Consultation
- Coordinate WHS committee meetings, agendas and action registers
- Assist in delivering toolbox talks and safety communications
- Encourage workforce participation in safety and continuous improvement programs
- Injury Management & Return to Work
- Provide administrative support for workers compensation and rehabilitation processes
- Coordinate medical appointments and return-to-work reviews
- Maintain injury management records and confidential documentation
- Liaise with workers, medical providers and other stakeholders
- Coordinate drug and alcohol testing programs
- Maintain first aid records and supplies
- Assist with health monitoring programs and wellbeing initiatives
- Support emergency response procedures, drills and equipment inspections
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Previous experience in a WHS, HSE, RTW or Safety Administration role
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety principles and legislation
- Experience supporting injury management and return-to-work programs
- Excellent administration and record-keeping skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
- Confidence communicating with employees, supervisors and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using Myosh, Chemwatch or similar safety management systems will be highly regarded
Desirable to have
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or related qualification
- Return to Work Coordinator certification
- Exposure to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
- Manufacturing, industrial or operational environment experience
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