RCPA is a wholly Australian owned market leader in reinforced concrete storm water systems with manufacturing facilities nationwide. A pioneer in the use of vertical steel reinforced pipe manufacture as well as being the only manufacturer in the world of autoclaved fibre reinforced concrete pipes and accessories. The business continues to be innovative in order to grow market share in new territories through the development of new and exciting differentiated products and technologies, whilst minimising environmental impact and usage of power. RCPA is an evolving business that looks to recruit only the best talent in order to further strengthen the positive, progressive and pioneering culture that the company is founded on.

We are seeking a motivated Health, Safety and Environment Co Ordinator to work in our friendly and supportive team environment where your contribution is valued. Ideally you will have previous Health, Safety and Environment experience within the Manufacturing sector. Utilising your existing skills, you will learn new competencies as part of our growing team with training and development opportunities encouraged.

You will be supported by our National HSE Manager, and passionate Operations team within Victoria. You will work across both our Victoria manufacturing facilities which are located in Melton and Kilmore.

Take your HSE career to the next level with RCPA.

Your Key Responsibilities will be:

• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are maintained through our manufacturing facilities.
• Personally identify improvement opportunities and work with factory staff to implement them.
• Work with factory management to implement the annual HSE improvement plan.
• Provide ‘hands on’ support to all factory staff in the identification, assessment and control of hazards in the workplace.
• Write, review, update and ensure relevant staff are trained in the RCPA safe systems of work (work instructions, manuals, guideline).
• Identify training requirements for all roles, coordinate on behalf of staff and in consultation with management staff attendance at training and maintain records of training and re-training.
• Develop and review occupational health and safety documentation such as SOPs, JSAs and Work Instructions.
• Conduct training, information and communication sessions for managers, supervisors and employees on health and safety practices and legislation and the RCPA Management system.
• Actively manage staff injured at work to ensure their return to work is optimised.
• Promote and champion a zero-harm culture, by providing advice, support and driving implementation of Health Safety & Environment systems.
• Actively participate in HSE incident investigations.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A great attitude and genuine desire to produce high quality results.
• A hand on, pragmatic approach to problem solving and a willingness to drive improvement.
• Commitment to safety and the environment.
• Problem solving and Investigation skills.
• The ability to lead by example and work autonomously.
• Strong organisational skills.
• A focus on safety and the ability to anticipate challenges.
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate challenges.
• Resilience and drive to ensure Health Safety & Environment Policies and Procedures are followed.
• 2-5 years of production/ manufacturing experience in cement or related industries (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Preferred qualification is a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Health & Safety.

Why join RCPA?

RCPA takes pride in the work we do and care about our people. As an expanding business, RCPA is unique and progressive and allows its people to flourish and develop.

This is a great opportunity in an exciting dynamic workplace.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

RCPA is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages First Nations People to apply.

RCPA, assisting you build your career and lifestyle with Australia’s most respected cement pipeline manufacturer and innovator.