ABOUT US
Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and Southeast Asian ports.
Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.
We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo.
BE SAFE is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe working environment for our team and clients, ensuring that every operation is conducted with the highest standards of safety and care. Our focus on efficiency means we are constantly optimising our processes to deliver the best results, while our dedication to reliability ensures that our clients can count on us to meet their needs, every time.
Imagine working with a team that is committed to maximising the value of our current services while boldly diversifying into a full suite of in-house transport, and supply chain services. Our operations are data-driven and supported by cutting-edge systems and IT solutions, all managed by a high-performance team dedicated to excellence.
ABOUT YOU
You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to supporting safe and damage free operations. We're proud of our QuBE Safe brand and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day. Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
As the Trainee SHS Advisor, you’ll be embarking on an exciting journey with Qube Ports. It is more than a role; it’s an adventure in learning and impact in Safety Health & Sustainability, not just in theory but through hands-on, real-world application.
The primary purpose of the role of the Trainee SHS Advisor is to provide Safety Health & Sustainability (SHS) support, education and advice to the site operations team. SHS Management is one of the key deliverables for the business and to demonstrate to the state or territory legislative bodies that they have safety management processes developed and have sufficient rigor to control the business risks and meet the standards established by the relevant Acts and Regulations.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide the site team with leadership and assistance in developing a consistent safety culture and environment across all safety-critical functions.
- Help demonstrate to statutory bodies that Qube has appropriate safety, health, environment and quality management processes developed.
- Demonstrate responsible conduct and a positive manner in the work environment to ensure that the organisation is correctly and favourably presented.
- Assist the business in complying with WHS policies and procedures by identifying opportunities to minimise risk and injuries in the workplace through risk assessment.
- 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.
- Assist in developing and maintaining SHS consultation and communications processes, including SHS Committees, toolbox talks and Safety Alerts.
- Help monitor site SHS Management Plans to meet the site performance targets and meet the Business and Corporate requirements.
- Help monitor an inspection and audit programme for the sites, mentor staff in the carrying out of these activities.
- Help implement the change management standard when processes change on site and ensure that all change management objectives are met and complied with.
- Carry out document control of Qube Energy documents, following Qube Document Control Procedure and Records Management Procedure.
- Support site safety advisor and site operational leaders in day-to-day operations.
- Participate in safety training sessions for staff.
Safety, Health & Sustainability – QuBE Safe Commitment
- At Qube, safety is not just a system—it’s part of who we are. QuBE Safe sets the foundation for daily behaviours across our team and reinforces our shared responsibility to ensure everyone goes home safe, every day.
General Responsibilities
- Take reasonable care for your own safety and health and the safety of others.
- Follow all safety and health instructions as specified during induction.
- Use personal protective clothing or equipment provided by the company when applicable.
- Take good care and maintenance of company and client equipment.
- Report any situation at the workplace that could constitute a hazard and that you cannot correct yourself.
- Report any injury or harm to health that arises in the course of, or in connection with, your work—however minor.
- Co-operate as necessary so that the company can meet its SHS obligations.
- Co-operate with rehabilitation programs where required.
Qualifications and Experience
- A commitment to complete a Traineeship program completing a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, and other Safety Health and Sustainability related training applicable to role.
- A willing and commitment to understand safety within the Port Logistics Supply Chain industry.
Key Competencies / Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
BENEFITS
- Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
- Discounted health insurance
- Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
- Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
- Generous paid parental leave
- Access to Qube wellbeing program
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now!
