Description:
The Senior Health and Safety Advisor position for a global consumer products business region involves developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety strategies and policies and mentoring the safety team. This role requires ensuring compliance with local regulations, conducting audits, providing expert advice, and promoting a strong safety culture, all within a 12-month fixed-term contract period.
Client Details
The Client:
The company is a global leader in consumer products, particularly known for its extensive range of home care & personal products. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, serving customers worldwide with trusted and widely recognised brands.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement health and safety strategies, policies, and procedures tailored to the ANZ & South Pacific region.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and risks, and implement corrective actions.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to management and employees on health and safety matters.
- Lead incident investigations, analyse root causes, and develop preventive measures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate health and safety into business operations and projects.
- Deliver health and safety training programs and initiatives to enhance awareness and competence.
- Stay updated on relevant legislation and industry best practices, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by senior management that are in line
with the role's scope and purpose. - Act as a point of contact for health and safety inquiries and support regional health and safety committees.
Profile
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a similar health and safety role within a multinational organisation.
- Strong knowledge of ANZ health and safety regulations and standards.
- Experience in developing and implementing health and safety management systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Certified Health and Safety Professional (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 45001) preferred.
- Google Suite Experience preferred
- Worker's compensation and RTW experience required
- Ability to travel occasionally within the ANZ region as required.
Job Offer
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in consumer products.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Work-life balance with 1 day WFH.
- Travel opportunities- interstate and international.
- Leadership: up-skill a motivated and enthusiastic team
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Immediate start available
If you are a seasoned health and safety professional looking for a challenging role with a reputable global company, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission of creating safe and sustainable workplaces across the ANZ region.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Stephanie Gibbons on +61 2 8292 2220.