• Laverton & Altona Sites

This role will be responsible to manage sites of Circular Plastics Australia (CPA), a part of the PACT Group. CPA is creating a truly circular economy by giving billions of used plastic bottles and containers a new life. Our facilities will enable plastic waste to be recycled locally and made into new bottles and packaging, rather than ending up in landfill.

About this opportunity

The purpose of the HSES Advisor position is to provide oversight and drive consistent implementation of the Health, Safety, and Environmental systems across the sites, to ensure the organisation meets its legal and ethical obligation to provide a safe and environmentally conscious workplace.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Actively drive & manage all group HSES initiatives in Laverton North and Altona.
• Ensure risk assessments and relevant permits are used where deemed appropriate.
• Facilitate consultation and communication of HSES matters,
• Provide accurate HSES reports and documentation to stakeholders,
• Apply risk management principles,
• Manage the completion of preventative and corrective actions,
• Support business functions such as supporting CAPEX, M&A, applications for licenses etc.
• Oversee record keeping, documentation, and good retention of HSES materials, and
• Monitor and ensure the continuous improvement of existing policies, procedures, processes, and practices.
• Implement the Velocity EHS system on the site.
• Monitor, interpret, and champion changes to the regulatory environment, including legislation, authority directions, regulations, and standards

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Five years’ experience in a Safety and Environmental Advisor position
• Strong knowledge and understanding of WHS and Environmental legislation, Codes of Practice, Standards, and associated obligations
• Current Lead Auditor training
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology
• Experience with, or in, complex industrial companies/industries
• Australia / New Zealand experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, and a demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence outcomes
• Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations with all site members to implement effective controls and eliminate/reduce risks.
• Previous experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, and auditing Safety or Environmental Management System