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 Work Health & Safety Consultant

We have an opportunity for a Work Health & Safety (WHS) Consultant to join our Work Health & Safety Team based at Norwest. 

Reporting to the Head of WHS, you will be responsible for partnering with the SBA Leadership Team in driving a culture of safety as a priority at Site and delivery of the WHS Strategy. 

• 12 Months Fixed Term contract
• Part Time / 3 days per week / 22.8 hours

About us 

Snack Brands Australia make Australia's favourite salty snacks including Thins, Kettle, Cheezels, CC's, Natural Chip Co, and many more. Each of our brands holds a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian snackers! 

Tasks & responsibilities 

The position on a daily basis would be responsible for key tasks such as:

• Support the business and all functions to ensure compliance with WHS legislation, drive engagement and delivery of the WHS Strategy
• Provide risk management coaching, support and leadership to drive improved risk management practices across the business
• Provide employees & WHS Committees with leadership and technical support to promote continuous improvement in safety culture and sustainability 
• Champion and drive the cultural changes required to implement a successful behavioural safety programme
• Develop and implement the WHS Management System within the business, including training, coaching, support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders to drive WHS consistency across the organisation and support a culture of behavioural safety awareness
• Provide coaching and advice around key areas including WHS legislation, programs & initiative, policies, procedures, programs and matters relating employee’s to fitness for work
• Engage and influence stakeholders to instigate and sustain a consistent culture of behavioural safety and living the company’s values.
• Ensure compliance for WHS compliance (including but not limited to acts, regulations, code of practice, audits, and operating procedures)
• Provide input and support to the Head of WHS in the development & execution of the WHS strategic plan

Note: This list is not exhaustive.

Qualifications & experience

• WHS related degree or other relevant tertiary qualification
• Experienced WHS professional with practical WHS hands on experience across the board range of WHS accountabilities and functions 
• Experience in application of WHS in a FMCG environment or related industry
• Superior communication and coaching skills
• Ability and willingness to interact with people at all levels in a professional manner

If this role sounds like the next step for you, we've love to hear from you! Please submit your application (resume and cover letter) through Seek.

Applications close Friday 5 February 2021.