Occupational Health & Safety Senior Specialist at Amplifon

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

WHS Compliance, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Regulatory Management, Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis, Hazard Control, Safety Audits, Training Development, Injury Management Coordination, WHS Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Legislative Interpretation, Corrective Action Tracking, Budget Management

Industry

Retail Health and Personal Care Products

Description

Changing Lives, Transforming Careers At Amplifon, we’re more than a company. As the Global Leader in hearing care, we combine cutting-edge solutions with a personal touch to create unforgettable experiences for our customers. With a shared vision to empower people and push boundaries, we thrive in a culture built on care, collaboration, and impact. Here, your work fuels innovation, growth, and a purpose that resonates far beyond the ordinary. Join us and shape a future where sound connects, inspires, and transforms lives. Life at Amplifon: Working at Amplifon gives you the chance to make your voice heard, build strong working relationships, and create your own tailor-made career. Here, you’ll find all the support, tools, and opportunities you need to grow, whether it’s through our top-class development programs or by taking on projects in other parts of the world. And your colleagues will be there to motivate and inspire you every step of the way. Position Purpose The Senior OH&S Specialist is a newly internalised role responsible for leading workplace health and safety compliance, risk management, and safety culture initiatives across all Amplifon AUS locations. Reporting to the Head of HRBPs AUS, this role is a key partner to operations and store leadership, translating WHS legislative requirements into practical, site-level outcomes. The position works closely with our HRBP team and the external Injury Management provider to ensure a seamless experience for injured employees and effective early intervention Key Responsibilities: WHS Compliance & Regulatory Management * Maintain and continuously improve the Amplifon Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring alignment with applicable state/territory legislation and regulations * Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies (SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe VIC, SafeWork SA, etc.) and manage all notifiable incident obligations * Monitor legislative changes across all states and territories and update internal policies and procedures accordingly * Prepare and maintain all mandatory WHS documentation including registers, policies, and safe work method statements (SWMS) Risk Management & Hazard Control * Conduct, facilitate, and review workplace risk assessments and job safety analyses across store and support office environments * Maintain the hazard and incident register and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are completed and tracked * Conduct regular safety audits and inspections across store locations, prioritising high-risk sites and supporting area managers in implementing recommendations * Identify systemic safety risks and develop mitigation strategies with operational leaders * Own the business risk and continuity plan, working with the Organisation Directors Incident Management & Investigation * Manage the internal incident reporting system, ensuring all incidents and near-misses are reported, investigated, and closed out within required timeframes * Conduct thorough root cause analyses for workplace incidents, producing reports with clear corrective actions * Prepare and lodge required notifications with SafeWork/WorkSafe for notifiable incidents * Liaise with the external Injury Management provider upon incident occurrence to ensure timely claim lodgment and early intervention activation Training, Induction & Safety Culture * Develop, deliver, and maintain WHS induction programs for all new starters across corporate and retail environments, in collaboration with training teams * Utilise our LMS to support with online delivery of training to our large network of 400+ stores across Australia, in collaboration with training teams * Coordinate and deliver role-specific safety training including emergency procedures, hazard identification, and ergonomics. Ensure all employees are safe and complaint to Legislation. * Drive a positive safety culture through toolbox talks, safety communications, team briefings, and safety awareness campaigns Experience & Qualifications WHS Governance & Reporting * Facilitate and support Health & Safety Committees or Worker Representative structures in accordance with legislative requirements * Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly WHS reporting to the HR Director and executive leadership, including KPIs on incident rates, near-misses, audit outcomes, Injury case management and corrective action completion * Support Executive level reporting on WHS matters as required * Manage the WHS budget and external vendor relationships related to safety equipment, testing, and specialist services * Ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and compliant to regulatory bodies Injury Management Coordination (Liaison) * Manage the external Injury Management provider providing direction and relaying important information to Amplifon leadership * Support line managers in understanding their obligations regarding suitable duties and return to work plans * Monitor return to work progress and escalate cases at risk of delayed recovery or non-compliance * Use claims data and trends from the IM provider to inform OHS prevention strategies * Support the Company’s premium review, Implementing strategies to positively impact our Workcover premiums Qualifications & Experience: Essentials * Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent qualification) * Minimum 3–5 years' experience in an OHS generalist or advisor role, ideally in a multi-site retail, services, or healthcare environment * Experience working autonomously with minimal oversight * Demonstrated knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and relevant state-based legislation * Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage people at all levels, including frontline staff and senior leaders Desirables * Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Science, or a related discipline * Membership with the Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS) * Experience in a retail, hearing health, or medical devices environment * Familiarity with workers' compensation systems and injury management interfaces * Experience implementing or managing a digital safety management system Putting People First One of the ways we amplify careers is by helping our people achieve their full potential. We do so by providing constant constructive feedback and training opportunities that empower our people to excel. In addition, if you’re ready to put in the hard work, we’ll make sure your dedication and achievements are recognised. Ready to take the next step in your career? Amplify your purpose with Amplifon! As an employer that embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes inclusion and diversity, we encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

This role leads workplace health and safety compliance, risk management, and safety culture initiatives across all Australian locations, acting as a key partner to operations and store leadership. Key duties include maintaining the Safety Management System, managing regulatory interactions, conducting risk assessments, and owning incident investigation processes.