At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives for a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
- Company: Join a supportive team focused on safety and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant fields and 3-5 years of EHS experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 $ per year.
- Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
- Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist Join Our Team We are seeking a proactive and driven Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead and support initiatives that ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
This position plays a critical role in driving compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement across all operational areas.
Reporting to the Operations / EHS Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with employees, supervisors, contractors, and leadership teams to maintain the highest standards of workplace safety and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities Health & Safety
- Promote and champion a strong safety culture across the organisation.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up.
- Develop, review, and maintain Safe
- Work Procedures (SWPs), SOPs, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate and deliver employee safety training, inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness programs.
- Monitor compliance with company safety policies and legislative requirements.
- Manage safety systems including: o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- o Machine guarding o Permit-to-work systems o Contractor management o Emergency preparedness and response
- Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities.
- Environmental Management
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System.
- Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, licences, permits, and company standards.
- Coordinate environmental reporting and sustainability initiatives.
- Assist with waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention programs.
- Facilitate environmental risk assessments and corrective action plans.
- Promote environmental awareness throughout the organisation.
- Continuous Improvement
- Analyse safety and environmental performance metrics.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for management.
- Lead improvement projects aimed at reducing risk, waste, incidents, and environmental impact.
- Participate in site projects, equipment installations, and process changes to ensure EHS considerations are integrated from the design stage.
About You Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in: o Occupational Health & Safety
- o Environmental Science o Environmental Health & Safety o Engineering o Industrial Hygiene o Risk Management o Or a related discipline
- Relevant certifications highly regarded: o NEBOSH
- o Cert IV Work Health & Safety o Diploma of WHS o ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Auditor o First Aid & CPR Experience
- 3-5 years' experience in an Environment, Health & Safety role.
- Experience within manufacturing, food processing, packaging, industrial, chemical, or FMCG environments preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance audits.
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
- Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
- Strong reporting and Microsoft Office skills.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to make a real impact on workplace safety and sustainability.
- Career development and ongoing professional training.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Salary range from $80,000 - $90,000 per year depending on the specific industry experience level.
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist employer: Viscofan Globus Group
Join a dynamic team as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist where your contributions will directly impact workplace safety and sustainability. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. Located in a vibrant area, our organisation offers competitive salaries and the chance to be part of meaningful initiatives that promote a positive safety culture and environmental responsibility.
