Safety Advisor

Job description

Are you a proactive health and safety professional who thrives in a dynamic and diverse environment? Are you passionate about protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of people while contributing to the success of client portfolios with autonomy and initiative? If so, we would welcome your application to join ARA Property Services, a highly regarded national organisation experiencing continued growth across Australia and New Zealand.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Safety and Compliance, you will oversee and take accountability for health and safety across ARA Property Services and ARA Building Services associated entities. This includes driving continuous improvement of the ARA Safety Management System, demonstrating visible safety leadership, monitoring health and safety performance, developing procedures, supporting audit processes, delivering training and leading incident investigations.

As the Safety Advisor for ARA Property Services, you will be responsible for proactively identifying, managing and mitigating health and safety risks associated with the planning, delivery and implementation of the ARA Property Services Safety Management System.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Maintain the ARA WHS Management System in accordance with ISO 45001 standards

• Advise and guide managers across ARA Property Services and the broader ARA Building Services division to maintain high safety standards, safeguard employee health, safety and wellbeing, and comply with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements

• Lead and support incident investigations and assist with the implementation of return-to-work plans

• Conduct safety inspections and site risk assessments, and review and maintain SWMS, SOP libraries, chemical registers and site safety folders

• Develop and deliver toolbox talks and other site-based safety activities to mitigate risk, improve safety performance and educate employees, business leaders and contractors on safety expectations and requirements

• Prepare reports, identify trends and recommend continuous improvement opportunities across safety practices and processes

• Develop and implement safety initiatives and campaigns that improve safety performance and align with the company’s strategic objectives, including training and safety communication initiatives

• Interstate travel may be required occasionally

About you

You will be an experienced Safety Advisor with a strong commitment to best-practice safety management. You will bring a continuous improvement mindset, sound knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, and the ability to influence and inspire a proactive health and safety culture across the organisation.

• Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, with Certificate IV is desirable

• ICAM or similar certification is desirable

• Extensive experience in a comparable Health and Safety Advisor role

• Experience within the property or field-services sectors is desirable

• Subcontractor management experience

• Strong systems and process capability, including reporting, monitoring of safety metrics and frequencies, competency assurance and health surveillance

• Advanced communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

• A proactive approach to work, with initiative, a growth mindset and a willingness to undertake tasks beyond core requirements

• Return to Work Coordinator training is desirable

• Current valid driver’s licence

What we can offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience, including a vehicle allowance

• Professional development opportunities

• On-site parking and convenient access to public transport

• A central office located in a vibrant precinct, with a gym, cafés, retail shops and entertainment venues within walking distance

• Access to novated lease options

• Access to Plus Fitness corporate gym discounts

• A suite of benefits covering health and well-being, financial assistance, lifestyle perks, and technology discounts and private health insurance

• Novated Lease Facility

• Opportunities to give back and engage through meaningful community events and initiatives

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• The chance to work within a multifaceted company offering diverse divisions and endless opportunities for learning and advancement

ARA are committed to equal employment opportunity, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://propertyservices.aragroup.com.au

Apply now, or email the hiring team at **@arapropertyservices.com.au for a confidential discussion.

About the Company

ARA Property Services is a national provider of commercial cleaning and property maintenance services and forms part of ARA Building Services. Through our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, we have built a strong reputation and achieved significant growth in the commercial cleaning industry over more than 20 years.

We are specialists in the cleaning and maintenance of offices, retail outlets, commercial buildings, multi-sites, and educational facilities. We are a provider of integrated property maintenance services, offering contract cleaning, maintenance services, carpet steam cleaning, professional window cleaning, graffiti removal, and emergency property-related services. Our extensive customer base, spanning the capital and most regional areas throughout Australia and New Zealand, provides us with clear insight into the unique requirements of all our customers.