Powered by PeopleIN Group, Regional Workforce Management (RWM) is proudly Australian-owned, dedicated to connecting businesses with tailored recruitment and workforce management solutions since 2000. Formerly FIP Group, we’ve spent over two decades supporting the backbone of Australia - the food, agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries. By blending local expertise with a national reach, we deliver reliable and committed people who help businesses grow, thrive and stand strong.
What started as a small operation helping local businesses quickly grew into something much bigger. Our founders’ ability to connect with people - sharing experiences, solutions and hope – helped forge strong bonds with businesses and communities alike. As we expanded from labour hire to permanent recruitment and into connecting skilled workers from across the borders, our mission has remained the same: to provide real solutions that save Australia’s food and agriculture business time and resources.
About the role
The Senior Safety Advisor is responsible for fostering a collaborative safety culture that integrates seamlessly with all aspects of the RWM Group business. Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations, and continuously review and enhance safety management systems, processes, and training programs.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Approved Employer DEED requirements.
- Responsible for implementation of the National Health and safety Strategy.
- Supporting the provision of the health and safety response for tender preparations.
- Provide advice and guidance in investigations into safety matters (including alleged workplace injuries) and report findings to the relevant supervisors and/or Managers.
- Manages the provision and analysis of safety performance data and information for the region and provide reports as required, presenting to senior management.
- Audit, monitor and review the implementation and management of systems compliance including the effective management of Host Employer safety.
- Work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to improve site safety and meet RWM Group requirements.
- Maintain a visible presence at host client sites, including conducting audits and promoting a culture of risk reduction.
- Triage accidents or incidents and delegate follow-up actions as necessary.
To be successful in this role you will be a strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business at all levels. You will be career focused with the drive to take on further opportunities and challenges as they arise.
You will also have:
- Ability to travel regularly and interstate as required
- Undertake Q Fever testing and vaccination process
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Formal Qualifications in Health and Safety
- High level experience across full range of health and safety activities, including workplace auditing and development of corrective actions
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret health & safety legislation and regulations
- Ability to achieve required positive proactive safety culture by engaging and influencing managers, supervisors and staff
- Strong ability to interpret government policies and regulations regarding safety
- Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, including with government regulatory bodies.
- Experience with ISO Quality and Occupational Health and Safety Management systems