HSE Advisor

Together We Explore – HSE Advisor

It’s not every day you find a place that gives you the opportunity to build a career as individual as you. At ITW, anything is possible. We’re looking for self-starters - driven people who are curious about the world and always looking for ways to add value and make continuous improvements. Our success comes from our culture of collaboration, so if you’ve got the ideas, we’ve got the team who will support you every step of the way.

ITW has a unique culture- we think like entrepreneurs and focus on achieving big goals in the simplest way possible. This is embedded into our business model and the ways we work- it’s all part of the DNA that has led to over 100 years of success globally.

The HSE Advisor will serve as a subject matter expert in health, safety and environment (HSE), providing expert advice to leaders, HSR’s and employees in line with Australian legislation and best practice in the Industrial Division.

Location – Chirnside Park, Victoria | Hybrid Working Arrangement (3 days office/2 days home and flexible on days)

The Impact You’ll Make;

• Partner with the leaders and HSR’s to foster a strong safety culture through committed and visible leadership, creating a workforce which engages with safe practice, systems and behaviours;
• Build Safety engagement across all areas of the Industrial Division, from Shop Floor and Front-Line Sales, and all functions. Partner with and coach managers & employees to build awareness educate and improve a sustainable safety culture.
• Provide support and guidance to the business to ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry best practices;
• Support the team in implementing new safety initiatives;
• Conduct thorough investigations of all accidents or incidents resulting in lost time or medical treatment to determine the root cause and implement corrective actions;
• Ensure that the Safety Management System (SMS) is fully implemented and regularly audited for compliance with relevant regulations and standards;
• Prepare safety reports for management reporting purposes, ensuring timely and accurate communication of safety performance;
• Maintain appropriate processes for handling work cover claims and supporting employees' successful return to work;
• Early Intervention & Injury Management (work & non-work related); and
• Lead programs to ensure safe and compliant handling, storage, and transport of dangerous goods, including adherence to Chain of Responsibility requirements and proper manual handling techniques.

About you:

• Formal qualification in Workplace Health and Safety
• Formal qualification in RTW
• 3+ years’ experience in a HSE Officer or similar role
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred
• Strong understanding of Australian Safety laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of the Myosh SMS and its application in health and safety management
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with businesses to achieve shared goals
• Proven experience in dangerous goods handling, psychological safety, Chain of Responsibility compliance, and related safety practices and procedures.
• Natural ‘80/20’ Leader: Ability to simplify complex issues and deliver focus areas

Additional Information:

Illinois Tool Works is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability.

We’re open to discussing flexible work options for this role- tell us how this might look for you.

If you’re ready to roll your sleeves up and work with a team making an impact on the world, build your career at ITW.

Together we build…

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Last updated on Sep 4, 2024