Full job description
This opportunity sits within the OHSQE function of a specialist transport and logistics business operating in a highly regulated, high-risk environment. Supporting multiple sites across Victoria and occasionally interstate, this role blends hands-on safety delivery with broader coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Stepping into a business following a recent re-licensing with WorkSafe, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting day-to-day operations, and continuing to embed strong safety practices across the network.
Reporting to the GM – OHSQE, you will operate as a trusted safety partner to operational leaders, working closely with supervisors, managers and frontline teams. The role requires someone confident working autonomously, engaging with regulators, and managing competing priorities across a complex operational footprint.
This is an opportunity suited to an experienced OHS professional stepping beyond a traditional Coordinator role, with the capability to operate at a more senior level while remaining hands-on.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and support audits, site inspections and compliance activities across multiple facilities
- Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Partner with operational leaders to provide practical safety advice and ensure alignment with legislative and company requirements
- Engage with regulators (including WorkSafe) on reporting, audits and investigations
- Monitor compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations, NHVR, EPA and MHF licence requirements
- Support and improve the Business Management System (BMS) and broader safety management systems
- Coordinate documentation, compliance registers and incident reporting systems
- Contribute to risk assessments, hazard identification and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support Return to Work processes and broader safety and wellbeing initiatives
- Build strong relationships across operations, contributing to a "Zero Harm" safety culture
About you
- Proven experience in OHS & process safety in high-risk environments, such as hazardous chemicals, fuel & mining
- Strong capability managing process-related hazards and critical risks
- Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability
- Comfortable engaging with regulators and managing compliance obligations
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with operational stakeholders
- Experience working with safety management systems as well as audit and governance frameworks
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
- Experience with Dangerous Goods and National Heavy Vehicle legislation
- Ability to operate effectively within a Major Hazard Facility (MHF) environment
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
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