About Access Industries

We are a registered charitable organisation, otherwise known as an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) providing employment services for people with disabilities, whilst also providing commercial business services for major customers.

We employ skilled staff to provide or organise additional training and support for our supported employees (i.e. employees who have a disability). This enables supported employees to optimise their work potential and personal skills, and for those wishing to do so, helps to prepare them to move on into open employment.

 The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Safety Practitioner to join the team as a Safety & Training Coordinator.

The role reports to the HR & WHS Manager and supports the Production Manager and operations at Access Industries Hamilton site.

The Safety & Training Coordinator is responsible for providing advice and guidance to foster a positive WHS culture enabling Access Industries to meet its obligations to provide a safe working environment whilst managing risk.  

The role supports the effective monitoring, implementation and maintenance of the WHS Management System and serves as the designated ‘return to work’ coordinator.

About the role:

• Provide guidance, advice and support to managers and employees on WHS matters.
• Undertake regular workplace inspections, complete risk assessments and recommend preventative strategies.
• Lead and close out hazards, incidents and near miss investigations supported by appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct training needs analysis to inform site specific training.
• Coordinate and implement local and enterprise safety programs to increase safe working practices and promote safety consciousness.
• Conduct regular fire evacuation and safety drills.
• Monitor and review load restraints and traffic management procedures.
• Develop safety toolbox talks
• Monitor and provide strategies in areas of noise and dust control to maintain a safe work environment.
• As the ‘Return to Work Coordinator’ contribute to the reduction of workers compensation premiums by assisting managers and employees and facilitate early return to work.
• Analyse WH&S statistics, provide insights and prepare associated reports.

About you:

• Relevant WHS qualifications or equivalent experience
• Return to work qualification or commitment to obtaining
• Sound and current knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and guidelines
• Demonstrated experience in training needs analysis and facilitation of training.
• Current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience managing workers compensation, injury management and return to work coordination.
• Experience implementing WHS management system
• Able to work and contribute within a diverse team and respect differences.
• Customer and stakeholder focussed, attention to detail and results oriented. 

Next Steps:

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, we would love to hear from you. 

Please click the Apply Now button; applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an NDIS Worker Check and an Australian National Police Check.

As an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) under the NDIS, you must have up to date vaccinations to be eligible in any of our roles across Access Industries for The Disabled Ltd.

Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the position may be filled before the closing date.

Access Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.