Safety Officer

We are currently seeking a Safety Officer to join our team on a temporary full-time basis.

Who we are:

BMI Resource Recovery Services is focused on environmentally conscious recovery of resources from building and construction activities. This minimises waste going into landfill and maximises recycling initiatives while providing a broad range of quality resources for the building, landscaping, and civil construction industries.

About the role:

Based at Acacia Ridge, or New Chum this role supports the ongoing needs of the business and will involve travel between multiple sites as required, including Pinkenba, Redbank, Stapylton and other associated locations.

Working as part of our Safety Team, the Safety Officer will provide support across the Group by delivering practical health, safety and environmental guidance to operational teams in line with company standards and legislative requirements.

The primary purpose of this role is to support our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) function through the provision of resources, information and advice on workplace health and safety matters. The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to site inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within a small HSE team to guide the business in the management of health, safety and environmental activities while complying with legislative requirements and company standards

• Champion the Group Safety Management System processes

• Undertake audits, inspections, and front-line engagements

• Contribute to risk assessments, work method statements, project plans and reviews

• Contribute to incident investigations and reviews

• Develop, implement, and monitor work instructions with operational teams

• Assist with development, delivery, and management of training

• Facilitate and coordinate relevant safety meetings on site

• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities in safety processes

• Assist with managing contractors on site from a Safety perspective

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate IV in OHS/WHS (Diploma desirable)

• Demonstrated competency in document generation and associated control systems

• Experience in heavy industry with exposure to construction, mobile plant, materials handling, or related high-risk industry

• Knowledge of current legislation, standards, and industry requirements

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with workers and managers

• Experience or qualifications in training and assessment would be highly desirable but not essential. 

• Valid Driver's Licence

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Send your CV and a short cover letter detailing why you are interested in this opportunity.

BMI Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates who are 18 years of age or older and who have the right to work in Australia.

BMI Group maintains a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Pre-employment and ongoing random testing will apply.

No Agencies please – our in-house recruitment team have got this one covered.