Safety Advisor

Job Vacancy An essential role within our business is available for an individual who excels in managing safety-related matters. In this position, you will proactively steer and enhance the health and safety culture on-site, offering assistance to the Regional Leadership Team regarding EHS matters. Additionally, you will hold accountability for managing injuries on-site. Reporting to the Burdekin Cane Supply Manager, your role will encompass the active promotion of on-site safety through audits, discussions, and comprehensive engagement across all facets of our site operations. This role focuses on our Cane Supply and Transport operations and maintenance activities primarily in the Burdekin district but extending to other regions at times Responsibilities of this role will include: Focus on Cane Supply and Transport operations, primarily in the Burdekin district, with potential extension to other regions. Serve as the driving force behind safety initiatives, collaborating with the Regional Leadership Team and General Manager EHS. Coordinate SHE Committee team meetings and communicate the SHE Safety Plan. Review and monitor the Safety Plan for compliance and effectiveness. Conduct weekly and monthly audits, supplying outputs to management. Act as Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator for the Burdekin Cane Supply and Transport, managing injured personnel and overseeing Work Cover matters. Ensure thorough completion of Incident Investigations, including incident reports and maintaining the Corrective Action register. Engage with various stakeholders, including Workplace Health and Safety Inspectors and Emergency Response Personnel, to exceed safety standards. Contribute to the smooth and safe operation of the site. The successful applicant We're seeking an individual with a strong commitment to safety, demonstrated through prior professional experiences. You will possess excellent communication skills, particularly in building relationships with external stakeholders such as Workplace Health and Safety Inspectors and Emergency Response Personnel. Proficiency in creating clear, structured documents and the ability to integrate well within a team are crucial. Qualifications include industry certification in Occupational Health and Safety, credentials in Training & Assessing. What Wilmar Sugar & Renewables will offer you At Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts, enhancing your overall experience. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive. Interested in Applying If you believe you are a good fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 08 October 2024, by clicking the "Apply" button. For any enquiries or assistance with the application process, please don't hesitate to contact John Tait on 4782 3802. We look forward to receiving your application. About the Business Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest Manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally. We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season. We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.