Work Health and Safety Field Officer

St John NT is currently seeking a Work Health and Safety Field Officer to join its People and Culture team. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including conducting audits and inspections, managing emergency protocols, and handling hazardous materials and dangerous goods. A successful WHS officer will demonstrate excellent communication skills and problem-solving capabilities to foster and uphold a safe working environment.

The selected candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Overseeing and managing St John NT’s chemical database system, which includes conducting risk assessments and ensuring the safe use of chemicals.
• Performing hazard identification, incident investigations, corrective actions, workplace inspections, and risk assessment activities, including necessary reviews.
• Assisting in the rollout of new policies and procedures throughout St John NT. • Proactively identifying and recommending improvements to work practices and outcomes.
• Conducting workplace inspections and internal audits while ensuring compliance with incident reporting and investigation processes.

Candidates should ideally hold a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification, along with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience. Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, databases, and various software packages, is essential. A strong background in HRIS and other HR tools is also required.

This position will require some travel to some of our regional locations.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be a Work Health and Safety Field Officer with St John NT, and would love to join our fantastic team, please APPLY today!

If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact our recruitment team by emailing [email protected] or calling 08 89922 6213