ADDITIONALLY, YOU WILL HAVE:

• Certificate 4, Diploma or Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety.
• Proven experience in WH&S within an operational environment.
• Expertise in conducting risk assessments and leading incident investigations.
• Technical knowledge of WH&S business mode integration
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• An innovative and creative approach to safety with a proactive attitude.
• Commitment to safety compliance.
• Experience in engagement with staff at all levels to modify behaviours in safety

ABOUT US

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is a local supplier of steel reinforcing that Australians have trusted for more than 100 years. With a proud history of innovation, supported by the largest branch distribution network in Australia, ARC provides a localised service adapted to our communities, towns & cities from Tasmania to Townsville, and everywhere in between.
ARC is a brand of InfraBuild, Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. InfraBuild provides solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Safety Business Partner plays a pivotal role in leading and influencing safety initiatives, building strong relationships, and supporting the ARC (The Australian Reinforcing Company) business to drive positive safety outcomes across multiple locations.
This role is based out of our Hemmant branch and involves travel across the region to connect with our teams and foster a culture of safety.
The key focus is to lead the implementation of ARC’s integrated safety business model, driving critical safety processes, building a proactive and interdependent safety culture, influencing key stakeholders, and championing continuous improvement across our substantial QLD branch network.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver work health and safety strategy in line with the ARC business model
• Coach and support our branch and operational leaders across our network
• Contribute to enhancing health and safety performance and address incident trends.
• Lead incident investigations, identify hazards, and conduct risk assessments.
• Assist line leaders in the effective implementation and communication of the GFG health and safety policy, standards, programs, and procedures.
• Ensure that safety systems within the business unit comply with local legislation.
• Conduct audits of business processes associated with inherently high-risk activities.
• Support introducing new health and safety initiatives through delivering training sessions, predominantly face-to-face.
  The ideal candidate should possess a background in manufacturing/operations with a solid understanding of WHS systems. The ability to work independently, coupled with resilience in collaborating with key stakeholders to influence a positive culture and engage individuals with safety, is crucial.

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Accessible learning available to everyone: InfraBuild Learn360 provides every InfraBuild employee (whatever your role or career aspirations) with self-directed learning opportunities, supported by a variety of resources to help enhance the impact of your learning.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees