Health and Safety Advisor - Kawerau
Essity Australasia is a leading consumer care and hygiene solutions company, manufacturing and marketing a number of market leading brands including Sorbent, Purex, Handee Ultra, Libra, Tork and TENA. Essity’s purpose is to make it easier for hygiene, health and well-being to be part of everyday life.
About the Role
The Health and Safety Advisor will provide support to the OHS Manager to guide the site through the “I CARE” journey; to improve culture, reduce risk and develop all workers into Safety Leaders. This role will assist in specific RESH (Risk, Environment, Safety and Health) areas, such as research and application of best practice regarding risk assessments, investigations, PPE, Critical risk activities and Safe Operation of Machinery.
The role will also provide support and cover to the Site Administration role to ensure site access is always staffed.
What you will do
The H&S Advisor is responsible for ensuring the functionality and effectiveness off all Safety systems and databases and partnering with operational teams and staff.
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Maintain the Risk Register, lead risk assessments, support and monitor corrective actions
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Support and assist the development of Health and Safety Representatives and Safety Committee
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Ensure compliance trainings are maintained and meet minimum requirements
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Take oversight of tracking and reporting of Incidents – support investigation and solution, maintain the database and complete reports for accident tracking
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Perform internal audits of H&S Support activities and processed/procedures, verify correct and update where needed.
Who you are
You will be passionate about Health and Safety, preferably with previous experience in an industrial environment. You will have well developed communication skills, and be adept at building rapport and getting buy in. You will be self-motivated, with a drive to improve processes and ensure our site has a safety conscious culture.
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NZ Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (level 6), NZQA Level 4-5 Certificates or similar, would be advantageous.
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Experience within an industrial Health and Safety environment.
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Previous experience with Health and Safety Operating systems and/or SAP
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Experience completing Risk Assessments, Investigations and/or Audits would be beneficial.
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Effective organisation and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritise
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Well-developed computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and Inter/Intranet systems
What we can offer for you:
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A dynamic team environment built on the foundations of authenticity, respect, and a passion for what we do
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An opportunity to contribute to a flourishing and vibrant global business with a focus on employee development and improving everyday living through our tailored offerings
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A competitive salary package, because we want you to be rewarded for what you do best
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Fully funded RegularCare Southern Cross medical insurance
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Free income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance
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Annual wellness day
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
If this sounds like your next move, please apply with your up-to-date CV & cover letter by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.
Applications Close: 28 February 2025
Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
Together, we are improving lives, every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
Application End Date:25 Feb 2025Job Requisition ID:Essity250456
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
