Height 4 Hire

Workplace Health & Safety and Human Resources Coordinator

About the business and the role.

At Height 4 Hire, we are proudly Queensland’s largest privately owned and operated supplier of access hire equipment. With Branches in Richlands & Northgate (Brisbane), Kuluin (Sunshine Coast), Townsville and Cairns we specialise in Boom, Scissor Lift and Forklift hire.

For more information on Height 4 Hire, please visit our website: www.height4hire.com.au

Due to continuous growth in the Business, we are seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety – Human Resources Coordinator to join our team.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for the Workplace Health and Safety and Human Resources needs of the business. This includes the implementation, review and monitoring of our WHS system, providing WHS leadership to office, workshop and road/field-based staff across QLD, providing practical support and advice whilst driving health and safety improvement programs.

This role has a HR generalist focus managing all aspects of HR including policy development, recruitment and selection, administration, performance management, remuneration, risk management, learning and development, coaching and mentoring and HR reporting.

Primarily based in Richlands, this position reports to our General Manager and works closely with our Management, Operations, Transport, Sales and Service Teams. Experience in a similar role in the Construction Industry is desirable but not essential.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work closely with the with all internal departments to ensure a safe, healthy and productive environment for all staff.

Implement, maintain and continuously improve the company WHS system to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation across all branches and departments.

Prepare, Chair and maintain records for the Monthly Safety Committee Meetings.

Manage Incident and near miss Reporting, Investigation, follow up action and closure (with WHS Committee and Management as required).

Conduct regular audits to ensure personnel, training, premises and processes comply with relevant legislation and policies and procedures.

Build and enhance relationships with subcontractors, conduct reviews and manage the subcontractor approval process to ensure compliance with company and regulatory WHS requirements.

Manage non-compliance with Policy, Procedures, SWMS and any other safety related communications.

Provide staff training on WHS and HR Policy, Procedures and associated instructions.

Coordinate workforce planning, job design, recruitment and on-boarding, employee relations, probation reviews, performance management, remuneration, conflict resolution and off-boarding.

Support management and employees in the interpretation and adherence to the Employee Contracts and associated Policies and Procedures.

Lead the development and review of HR Policies and Procedures and ensure the quality and compliance of HR documentation and appropriate record keeping.

Demonstrate supportive working relationships and information exchange across the organisation.

Other duties consistent with the position where required by the business and to foster a team environment.

Some intrastate travel will be required.

The successful applicant will have:

Demonstrated experience in a generalist WHS-HR Role (minimum of 2 years) with a sound knowledge of contemporary WHS and HR practices.

Relevant WHS qualifications with previous experience implementing and/or maintaining WHS systems.

Solid knowledge of relevant WHS legislation and standards.

Proven ability to interpret and apply Employee Contracts and other industrial agreements.

Coaching and mentoring skills at both an organisational and individual level.

Sound project and program management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Demonstrated experience in the creation and application of policies and procedures.

Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives.

A proactive, professional and customer-focused approach with the ability to influence and negotiate effective outcomes with a broad range of people.

Experience in dealing with challenging stakeholders where empathy and discretion is required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

An understanding of and complete commitment to confidentiality.

Strong computer, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

A well-presented manner and can-do attitude.

Additional Information.

Working for Height 4 Hire, we are a family owned and operated business providing safe, secure and long-term employment for over 80 staff. We provide opportunity for advancement within and across the business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to be seen as a fair and caring employer.

Employment is permanent after successful probation period.

A medical including a drug test will be completed before confirmation of employment.

Only preferred candidates will be contacted.