Reports to:

• National SHS Manager, Forestry

Key Relationships:

• General Manager SHS
• Harvesting Operations Manager
• In-Field Transport, Maintenance and Harvesting Supervisors
• All Site Employees and Representatives

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the SHS Advisor role is to provide support, education and advice to the site operations team. SHS Management is one of the key deliverables for the business and to demonstrate to state legislative bodies that they have safety management processes developed and have sufficient rigour, to control the business risks and meet the standards established by the states Acts and Regulations.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Road Transport Safety and Compliance, NHVR (Fatigue, Mass, Maintenance) COR, Load Restraint Guide, and relevant state Main Roads authorities.
• Soft and hardwood harvesting operations, including cut to length and chipping, SHS support to management and employees at various Northern NSW and South East Qld, locations.
• 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 and/or review the site induction with the respect to both Qube and owner requirements when working on common user sites and with the perspective of employees potentially coming from a varying range of backgrounds.
• Liaise with third party site representatives for the purposes of obtaining key information, conducting joint risk assessments and communicating the Qube SHS Management Plan.
• Drive the established SHS consultation and communications processes, including the SHS Representatives, SHS 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 SHS 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 including all maritime safety requirements, 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.
• Provide advice and support to the site manager ensuring that all legislative and legal obligations are adhered to in regards to workers compensation.
• Lead, mentor and coach site operations staff on SHS accountabilities to ensure that SHSMS is being implemented effectively on site.
• Providing support to site-based management on RTW and Injury Management.
• Undertake analysis of the site SHS performance, identifying trends and follow-up initiatives to address identified current or emerging trends.
• Compile monthly reporting on SHS performance.

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 & Sustainability System

• Follow the requirements of the SHSMS 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

Specifically, all workers must:

• Follow all required practices and procedures
• Use management of change processes for deviations
• Recognise potential hazards and unusual circumstances
• Maintain a healthy sense of vulnerability
• Observe co-worker behaviours and provide feedback
• Stop work when necessary
• Modify personal behaviour to prevent losses or incidents
• Report and investigate near misses, losses and incidents
• Ask questions, share and apply learning
• Improve and maintain competency

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in OHS/WHS.
• Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM).
• A minimum of three years in an operational SHS environment (NHVR compliance desirable)
• Experience in the implementation and management of safety management systems.
• Identification and implementation of effective SHS initiatives.
• Ability to develop tactical plans to address safety issues.
• Heavy industry experience (Forestry operations, Mobile Plant and Lifting) preferred.

Key Competencies/Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Planning, prioritisation, preparation & Problem solving ability
• Performance and task driven