Safety Officer

About our business
Protech is a privately owned Australian business which provides industry- leading technical and professional workforce acquisition and management services, specialising in the provision of semi- skilled, skilled, technical, trades and professional personnel. With over 3000 people working in the civil infrastructure, asphalt building construction, mining, defence, engineering, and maintenance sectors.

About the role
Protech SA currently has a requirement for a Safety Officer for work with one of Australia's largest providers of Civil Construction and Demolition services in Port Pire working Monday - Friday. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Safety Officer to become part of a high performing Safety team. Relocation assistance would be negotiable for the right candidate with plenty of career opportunities available within the nationally growing company.

Key Duties

• Report directly to a high-performing Safety Manager/Project Manager
• Responsible for driving and leading a strong safety culture on site
• Conduct site inductions from time to time to project team, trades or contractors
• Attend project sites to ensure safety compliance and performance is being managed
• Advise Project, Site and Contractors relating to safety matters
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, including investigations, reporting and escalation

What you'll need to succeed

• Certificate IV in WHS required
• White Card
• First Aid certified
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a site WHSEQ role
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of legislative, regulatory and standard requirements including the Australian Building and Construction Commission, Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner
• A proactive approach, able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to positive influence the evolution of safety culture
• Collaborative communication skills and ability to consult and influence in construction environment
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to prioritise conflicting tasks, and be able to adapt to daily changes
• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screen

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to have a long-term career with continual progression opportunity with a well-respected Civil Construction company
• Competitive salary package on offer
• Company renowned for development, coaching and mentoring industry professionals
• Work with a company that value their people, not only internal but external contractors, suppliers and consultants

Successful applicants will need to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.

Protech is a leader in workplace diversity, we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non- traditional female roles.
If this position is of interest to you, please APPLY NOW and one of our team will be in touch for a confidential discussion if successful.