About Qube
We are proud to be recognised as a high-flyer in the industry, recently voted among the top 9 best places to work in Australia for large-scale employers. Qube Bulk provides complete mine-to-market and mine resupply solutions, offering a range of mine, road, rail, storage, port and ship services. With operations ranging from capital cities to regional towns and into some of the most remote places in Australia, Qube Bulk has over 3,000 employees among the 10,000 employees that work across our Energy, Logistics, Ports and Bulk divisions.
Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of the role of HSEQ Advisor is to provide HSEQ support, education and advice to operational leaders and employees to help achieve the Company goal of Zero Harm. This role also assists to control the business risks associated with HSEQ and meet the standards established by legislation.
Reports to: HSEQ Manager
Key Relationships:
- State/Regional Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Operations Managers
- Shift Managers/Supervisors
- Site representatives
- Employees
Performance Indicators & Expectations:
- Drive the business to successfully achieve KPl's and continually track performance on both leading and lagging indicators.
- Maintain current KPI reporting with team and continue to work with team to improve outcomes (e.g. Safety Observations)
- Onsite inspections and audits of operational tasks (min. 5 per month)
- Delivery of interactive toolbox and safety topics (min. 2 per month)
- Worksite interactions monitoring safety procedure/process.
- Evaluate and identify methods for ongoing improvement
- Safety audit inspection for operations to ensure compliance management, in line with operational management plan and business guidelines.
- Continually develop and demonstrate a new level of respect and trust within the team and greater business.
- Develop and initiate safety programs that are specific to our business operations that improve safety awareness and behaviours.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of the scope of operations, including working environment, current work practices and procedures.
- Assist with the development of a training needs analysis (including gap analysis), including the identification of training needs and the development of a site training plan. Monitor the implementation of the training plan with respect to critical training.
- Assist site personnel in the development of site and task specific risk assessments, operational procedures and work instruction and conduct ongoing reviews of the effectiveness and compliance to risk control measures.
- Develop the site induction with the respect to both the Company and owner requirements when working on common user sites and with the perspective of employees potentially coming from a varying range of backgrounds.
- Establish HSE consultation and communications processes, including the establishment of Health and Safety Management Arrangements, HSE Representatives, HSE Committees, and toolbox meetings.
- Provide the site with leadership and assistance in the development of a safety culture and environment which is consistent across all safety-critical functions.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the site HSEQ Management Plans to meet the site performance targets and meet the Business and Corporate requirements.
- Establish, implement, and monitor an inspection and audit programme for the sites, mentor staff in the carrying out of these activities.
- Implement the change management standard when processes change on site and ensure that all change management objectives are meet and complied with.
- Develop and implement return to work plans, liaise with stakeholders in the return-to-work process and ensure regulatory and legislative guidelines are adhered to.
- Provide assistance to sites in developing and implementing the quality management system to aid with ISO9001 accreditation.
SAFETY:
Zero Harm reflects our belief that we operate in an environment where risks are managed, and that work does not impact on our people's health and wellbeing.
Avoid Taking Unjustifiable Risks
- Identify, assess, and report all known and newly identified hazards and incidents in the workplace
- Implement effective risk controls
- Participate in the monitoring, review, and evaluation of implemented risk controls
- Stop work where there is an imminent danger and escalate to the appropriate supervisor/manager
Avoid Causing Harm
- Do not engage in bullying or harassment in the workplace
- Engage in safe work practices
- Treat fellow employees, contractors, clients, and the public with respect
Follow the Safety, Health & Environmental System
- Follow the requirements of the SHEMS documentation including Rules, Procedures, and Instructions
- Identify system shortcomings and opportunities for improvement
Be Prepared to Work Safely
- Report to duty in a fit state, free from fatigue the influence of alcohol or other drugs
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment and operate plant equipment safely
- Participate in consultation activities regarding matters affecting your health, safety, and welfare
- Participate in relevant safety training and maintaining your safety related competencies
- Engage in Work only when in possession of required and current Certificates of Competence
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Identification and implementation of effective HSEQ initiatives.
- A thorough understanding of safety within a Heavy Industry, Transport and Crane environment
- Ability to undertake large scale risk assessments.
- Ability to develop tactical and strategic plans to address safety issues.
- Understanding of training principles and their application in addressing HSE issues.
- Understanding of quality management systems and processes.
KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- A minimum of 3 years in an operational environment
- Minimum Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety4
- Strong understanding of Work Health and Safety Act and its regulations that govern work health and safety in Western Australia
If you would like the opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Ports, Transport and Logistics companies in Australia, then please click on the "Apply" button below or email our recruitment team at jobs@qube.com.au
At Qube we value diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We empower our people to deliver exceptional results for our customers every day and pride ourselves in offering a safe and inclusive workplace.
