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Job Description
Based in Penfield, SA and reporting to the Head of Health, Safety, Wellness and Compliance the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the required capabilities in the following areas:
- Develop and drive a positive safety culture within the business, consistent with the national initiative
- Create an environment where the business leaders own safety, and your role is to provide specialist guidance
- Work closely with the operations managers to achieve consistency of Health & Safety strategies, service delivery arrangements and performance outcomes.
- Assist in the roll out of corporate health and safety standards and train and educate operations on key corporate standards.
- Lead, coach and support operational managers with positive strategies based on proactive analysis of information, leading and lagging indicators & culture survey results to promote a positive and resilient safety culture for team members, visitors, customers and contractors.
- Monitor, guide and inform the operations on Health & Safety management policies, standard and work instructions in line with safety management system.
- Support managers in incident, near miss, hazard reporting and investigations.
- Actively input into safety process improvements through key projects developed from employee feedback and historical reporting
- Ensure site workplace inspections and risk assessments are carried out as per risk management standard to detect existing or potential risks in health, safety, environmental or quality hazards and facilitate appropriate preventative measures and corrective actions.
- Ensure appropriate participation in audits / inspections.
- Facilitate and where required lead safety investigations.
- Liaise with key stakeholders internally and externally in the event of a serious incident to share investigation outcomes, provide appropriate communication, prevent recurrence and mitigate further liability
- Work with the fleet managers to ensure truck drivers compliance with mass, maintenance and fatigue management.
- Contribute to reviews of the strategy and ensure that there is local alignment.
- Provide support and assistance to the corporate health and safety team as required.
- Participate and assist with internal, external or customer auditing requirements (e.g. ISO 45001, NHVAS, ONRSR, HACCP etc)
Company Description
Rail to road, dry freight, refrigerated or bulk, SCT Logistics provides Australia’s most efficient and independent freight services. Established in 1974 by Peter Smith, SCT is now a national, multi-modal transport and logistics company. In June 1995 SCT Logistics became the first private rail operator to commence services on the interstate rail network which coincided with the completion of the standardisation of the rail gauge track between the states in Australia.
The SCT Logistics is a rapidly growing company, which prides itself on being a leader in the logistics field. Our objective is to be the leading supply chain partner in the market with a focus on safety, service, quality and sustainability.
Why SCT?
At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:
- Development and growth opportunities
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
- Grandparent Leave
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite car park
- Dress for your day policy
To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Saftey or related field (desirable)
- Previous experience WHS partnering (preferably within the transport industry).
- Understanding of National heavy vehicle regulations and Chain of responsibility
- Ability to influence positive outcomes and change
- Ability to be flexible with working times and patterns to ensure there is consistency of practice across an organisation that runs beyond 9 – 5
- Advanced computer skills (MS Office especially)
- ICAM qualification (Desirable)
Other important information
- We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
- The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
- Recruitment companies, need not apply
SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.