WHS Officer

About the role

The WHS Officer is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of Health & Safety across SRA Solutions, supporting the Safety and Compliance Manager and ensuring WHS matters are actively managed, followed up and resolved. Health & Safety is the priority of this role and requires the ability to respond immediately to safety incidents, injuries and emerging risks. They need to be able to confidently enforce safety rules effectively without creating unnecessary workplace friction.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate injury management and rehabilitation through the return-to-work process (worker compensation claims) including arranging suitable duties.
• Conduct regular safety walks, workplace inspections, toolbox talks and risk reviews.
• Facilitate safety consultation through Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure consistent reporting of hazards, incidents and near misses.
• Lead and facilitate incident investigations, conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA), as well as ensuring immediate and preventative corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate WHS inductions and training.
• Lead evacuation drills, first aid and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain safety noticeboards.
• Enforce correct PPE use.
• Coordinate pre-employment WHS requirements including physical testing and assessments.

About you

• 3+ years proven experience working within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety – essential.
• RCA / incident investigation training – desirable.
• First Aid qualification – desirable.
• Fire Warden – desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to operate with all levels of business.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Observant and detail orientated.
• Approachable and empathetic.