Safety Manager

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About the Role:

Hastings Deering is recruiting for an experienced Safety Manager to join us for a 12 month fixed term position in our Townsville, QLD-based branch.

Reporting directly to the Executive Manager - Safety & Sustainability, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of safety and sustainability functions in designated Business Centres; ensuring compliance with Company safety systems and standards as well as legislation and Business Centre Safety Improvement plans.

Key responsibilities:

• This role will involve the following key duties and responsibilities:
• Implement safety strategies and initiatives to improve safety performance whilst ensuring compliance with Company safety systems and standards and OH&S Legislation.
• In conjunction with the Executive Manager – Safety & Sustainability identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices. 
• Ensure mine related safety alerts, cases, and incidents are managed accordingly.
• Oversee incident investigations and lead investigations.
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to Safety Advisors and other internal stakeholders including Business Centre Managers as required.
• Manage employee safety programs.
• Develop and ensure effective communication and relations with the client and act as Company liaison for on-site matters.

Why Hastings Deering?

At Hastings Deering, our people are our heart – from their first day with us right up to their last.

As one of the top Caterpillar dealers globally and part of the Sime Darby network, you’ll have access to extensive and borderless career development opportunities and enjoy an internationally recognised work culture.

Whether you’re looking to take your career to the next level or achieve more balance in your schedule, we offer diverse opportunities for talented professionals to join our team and start something big.

Essential requirements:

You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Relevant experience in a safety role within a diversified Company
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety
• Experience in Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordination
• Previous experience managing HSE policies and procedures for a multi geographic diverse organisation within the Mining or Heavy Equipment industry
• ICAM or recognised root cause analysis qualifications
• Lead Auditor and Cert IV in Workplace Training Assessment (Desirable)

You will have access to:

• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role.
• Competitive remuneration package and annual salary reviews.
• A supportive, diverse, and inclusive team spread across Australia and internationally.
• Access to growth opportunities at a regional, national, and international level through our global Sime Darby network.
• Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Employee discounts, rewards, and incentive programs.
• Annual Salary continuance insurance

How to Apply:
For any enquiry, about this role, please contact Celeste Middleton on [email protected].
  
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Current staff members are required to advise their line managers before applying for this role.