• Full time
• Victorian Branch

The AMWU represents members in a wide range of manufacturing industries including metals, printing, food, auto components manufacturing, construction, vehicle, chemical and defence and airline industries.

A diverse range of occupations are represented e.g. production workers, trades people, and technical officers.

Consistent with AMWU values, the successful candidate must have a genuine interest in and positive attitude to improving OHS for AMWU members and be committed to work within a team environment to achieve better outcomes for workers.

Salary commensurate with experience.

A genuine commitment to Trade Unionism is essential 

Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering WorkSafe approved training to union HSRs
• Assisting HSRs to resolve workplace issues and conduct inspections
• Assisting HSRs to build and maintain strong OHS structures
• Providing technical advice and reports, written and verbal (State Council, WorkSafe &VTHC)
• Advocating for AMWU members on workplace Health and Safety issues
• Conducting risk assessments
• Researching OHS issues
• Campaigning  

Skills:

• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is required
• An understanding of health and safety laws and previous experience in delivering Occupational Health and Safety courses desirable
• Strong communication and problem solving
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrable OHS field experience is essential
• Current Drivers Licence required