WHS Manager
Job No:
94718
Location:
Laverton North, Melbourne
- Exciting opportunity for a WHS, environment & quality professional - take on this fast-paced & varied management role
- Competitive base salary + super, vehicle & phone
- Enjoy the benefits that come from being part of a reputable, well-respected organisation with a great culture & working environment
About VSA Group
VSA Group is an established organisation within the construction space. A leading entity, VSA group is constituted by three of Victoria’s most trusted independent bitumen and asphalt surfacing businesses; PRIMAL, INROADS, CENTRE STATE ASPHALTING.
VSA Group delivers innovative, sustainable and cost effective local solutions, backed by a reputable global business, Colas. With a network spanning nearly 50 countries and all five continents, Colas operate in every facet of road construction and maintenance, as well as all other types of transport infrastructure and urban development.
For more information on VSA Group, visit their website here.
About the Opportunity
VSA Group now has an exciting opportunity for a full-time WHS Manager to join their team in Melbourne's Western Suburbs.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this pivotal role will see you providing support and guidance to management and employees for the development, implementation and review of the Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Risk (WHSEQR) Management system.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Preparing and reviewing risk assessments for plant, equipment, processes and activities;
- Training, coaching and mentoring operational staff in the area of WHSERQ as required;
- Updating, maintaining and implementing WHSEQR policies and procedures;
- Monitoring safety consultation activities to ensure compliance with WHS legal requirements;
- Preparing WHSEQR requirements for tenders;
- Assisting Managers and Supervisors to ensure compliance with WHS, Environmental, Quality, and Risk requirements, including any site licences and environmental testing requirements;
- Overseeing employee injury management and rehabilitation; and
- Conducting internal audits, actively participating in external audits and certification processes, and implementing action plans to enhance WHSEQR performance and compliance.
Please Note: This role requires frequent travel throughout regional Victoria and interstate.
About You
If you're a motivated individual who's ready to sink your teeth into a fast-paced, multifaceted management role, keep reading!
The successful candidate will hold formal qualifications in WHS (minimum Cert IV) as well as a Certificate in Workplace Training and Assessment. Significant experience with ISO (particularly ISO14001 and ISO9001) and Australian accreditation, ideally within the construction or manufacturing industry, is also required, as is a background within a similar WHS position - including previous exposure to WHSEQ Integrated Management Systems.
Your experience in a similar role will ensure your ability to multi-task, prioritise workflow and manage competing priorities to deadlines. High level report writing skills will be critical to your success in this role, as you must produce written reports at an executive level that are articulate, clear and fact-based.
Importantly,VSA Group is seeking a skilled communicator who is able to engage effectively with stakeholders of all levels - from blue collar workers to executive management. You'll be an approachable individual who welcomes interaction from staff members, while also ensuring you maintain high levels of delivery without distraction. Additionally, this role requires flexibility and adaptability regarding your work, as each day will be different.
Any experience within the manufacturing or road construction industries will be highly regarded, however is not essential.
About the Benefits
If you are looking to take the next step in your safety career, this is the role for you.
VSA Group is a well respected organisation that has made a name for itself in the construction space, who's reputation precedes them when it comes to quality. You'll be welcomed into a friendly, hard working and close-knit team who enjoy a great organisational culture.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration plus super, vehicle and phone!
If you're looking for the chance to facilitate the improvement and ongoing effective operation of WHSEQR within an established organisation - Apply Now!