HSE Advisor - Port Melbourne

at  Knauf Australia

Today Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production facilities and sales organisations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 12.6 billion Euro, the Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant qualification/certificate for the role preferred
• 2 - 3 years prior experience in a similar role
• Experience dealing with unions highly regarded
• Return to work, Workers Compensation experience beneficial
• Able to apply Health Safety and Environment Legislation to business activities
• Strong understanding of behavioral safety
• Ability to coach internal and external stakeholders(especially blue collar) on complying with Workplace Health & Safety Standards
• Strong communication, analytical and relationship management skills required
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously
• Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing principles would be highly regarded but not essential

ABOUT THE ROLE:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a developing HS&E professional to join our Knauf Manufacturing team based in Port Melbourne, VIC.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, with day to day direction from the Senior HS&E Manager, you will be responsible for providing HS&E guidance and administrative support to the Manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with weekly and monthly HS&E compliance standards.
It is critical to understand the importance of complying with Workplace Health & Safety standards and follow protocol.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Manufacturing Plant to fulfil the requirements of our behaviour-based Safety and Environment System
• Provide advice and guidance to the Port Melbourne manufacturing plant regarding Health Safety and Environmental matters
• Provide advice and direction to local and operational management within the business, promoting systemic alignment with Corporate and Plant initiatives
• Assist and manage compliance with the Safety and Environment Management System and performance indicators
• Provide insights from statistical data for each business and provide advice on remedial activity, provide monthly activity reports to the Senior HS&E Advisor
• Provide administrative support to the Senior HS&E Manager as required
• Facilitate two-way communication, feedback and interaction between employees and managers
• Under the direction of the Senior HS&E Manager, participate in high level incident investigation and risk assessment activities, review and assist in development of Safe Operating Procedures, contributing to Plant initiatives
• Contribute to the planning and execution of Safety Management System related projects
• Facilitate weekly/monthly HS&E leadership and committee meetings