At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive workplace safety and develop practical WHS systems across the company.
- Company: Join a family-owned Hunter Valley business with 40 years of history.
- Benefits: Full-time role, home every night, and long-term employment opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence safety practices and work with all levels of staff.
- Why this job: Shape safety culture and make a real impact in a diverse engineering environment.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety and experience in WHS roles.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Good safety is more than paperwork. Want a role where you can help shape how it actually works? At J&S Engineering & Maintenance, we want safety to be part of how we work every day, not something that sits in a manual or only gets discussed after an incident. We’re looking for someone who can work alongside our people, build trust, challenge where needed and help strengthen a culture where everyone takes responsibility for working safely. Based at our Rutherford facility, this is a company-wide role supporting employees, supervisors and management across all areas of J&S. You’ll have the opportunity to influence both the day-to-day safety of our workplace and the systems, policies and procedures that support it.
Why Join J&S?
- Full-time, permanent local role
- Monday to Friday
- Home every night
- Work across multiple departments and operational areas
- Direct interaction with employees, supervisors and management
- Opportunity to develop and improve WHS systems, policies and procedures
- Genuine ability to influence workplace safety and culture
- Long-term employment with an established Hunter Valley business
J&S Engineering & Maintenance is a family-owned Hunter Valley company with 40 years of history supporting the mining and heavy industry sectors. We have grown into a diverse engineering business with multiple specialist divisions and a skilled team of tradespeople, technical employees and support staff.
The Role
As our WHS Officer, you’ll help drive safe, compliant and practical work practices across the company. You’ll be involved in:
- Developing, reviewing and implementing WHS policies, procedures, systems and supporting documentation
- Ensuring WHS requirements are effectively communicated, understood and applied across the business
- Conducting workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments
- Identifying hazards and working with teams to implement practical controls
- Supporting incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Preparing and delivering toolbox talks, safety alerts and other WHS communications
- Conducting employee inductions and coordinating site inductions
- Providing practical WHS advice to employees, supervisors and management
- Monitoring contractor and workplace safety requirements
- Maintaining WHS records, registers and compliance documentation
- Supporting return-to-work and rehabilitation processes
- Monitoring legislative requirements and identifying opportunities to continually improve our WHS systems and safety culture
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can balance strong WHS systems with practical implementation in the workplace. You’ll ideally have:
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent
- Previous experience in a WHS role
- Experience developing and reviewing WHS policies, procedures and systems
- Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and compliance requirements
- Experience with incident investigation and corrective actions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working with employees, supervisors and management
- Good organisational and document management skills
- A practical, solutions-focused approach
- Current First Aid qualification
Experience within engineering, manufacturing, mining, maintenance, construction or another industrial environment would be highly regarded.
Desirable:
- Return to Work Coordinator qualification
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
- Diploma in WHS/OHS
- Mental Health First Aid
- ISO 9001 internal auditing experience
This Role Would Suit Someone Who...
Enjoys being involved across the whole business, from developing a policy or improving a procedure through to being out in the workplace making sure it works in practice. You’re confident identifying where systems can be improved, comfortable working with people at all levels and willing to take ownership of actions through to completion. You understand that good WHS is not just about having the right documents, it’s about creating systems people understand and can actually use. If you’re looking for a varied WHS role where you can help shape both the systems and the safety culture of an established Hunter Valley business, we’d love to hear from you.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
Senior WHS Officer in Rutherford employer: J&S Engineering
J&S Engineering offers a supportive work environment where safety is prioritized and integrated into daily operations. Employees have the opportunity to influence workplace safety policies and procedures while working closely with management and colleagues across various departments. The company promotes professional growth through direct interaction and collaboration, ensuring that every team member plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace.
