WHS Coordinator

Lawson Grains is Australia’s leading corporate farmer through investment in people, environments, and best practice. This success is driven by a team of passionate individuals and stakeholders who are committed to the long-term future of the industry.

We are excited to invite applications for the position of WHS Coordinator based in Western Australia.

If you have a passion for safety and are looking for a challenging role that requires determination, creative thinking, and a drive for continuous improvement, this role provides an exciting opportunity.

The Role:

In this role, you will be part of the People Team, working remotely from your own location in Western Australia, ideally in Perth or within the region our aggregations are located.

The primary focus of this role is supporting the GM, People & Safety to champion safety and wellbeing engagement. You will assist in the development and implementation of WHS strategies to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees and key stakeholders, and instil a strong positive safety culture.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist the business to build a positive safety culture across all sites
• Administer the Lawson Grains WHS Guide and work with the organisation to manage business risks
• Monitor incidents and provide advice and assistance to ensure a thorough and timely investigation of incidents. 
• Support the Farm Managers in their management of safety on their sites.
• Challenge non-conformance issues and escalate if required to ensure these issues are resolved.
• Encourage prompt reporting of injuries, hazards and near misses.
• Assist in addressing actions identified in audits and other non-conformances as identified.
• Maintain training needs analysis, monitor training completion and assist with the development and delivery of training, including new starter and contractor inductions.
• Actively manage workers’ compensation claims, early intervention injury management, return to work and fitness for work processes.

Requirements for this role:

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar work, health and safety role.
• Minimum Cert IV in WHS and a current driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation and supporting regulations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a strong team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Competent business reporting and computer skills (intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to travel regularly to multiple sites throughout WA and at times interstate.
• Previous experience in agricultural or associated industries will be highly regarded.

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and are looking for your next challenge, visit our website (www.lawsongrains.com) to submit your application.

If you would like further information about this opportunity, including a position description, please contact Millie Mackirdy via email at millie.mackirdy@lawsongrains.com.