HR/WHS Officer

Opportunities are here!
Our team at Cleared are constantly on the lookout for professionals across a range of skillsets for our specialised Defence clients and currently have an opportunity for a HR/WHS officer/specialist to join one of our key SMEs providing specialised military communication power systems to the ADF and overseas. The role has the option for part-time for either HR or WHS function or permanent full-time for both roles combined.
Those with experience in HR policy, WHS for manufacturing environments with Australian Citizenship are encouraged to apply.

Role: HR/WHS Officer

Permanent part-time for either or permanent full-time for combined.

Responsibilites:

HR management and Administration:

• Assist with recruitment administration including internal and external advertising, scheduling interviews and liaising with line managers / applicants
• Coordinate and conduct (as required) on-boarding and off-boarding processes for employees
• Co-ordinate processes, documents and records for employee movements and changes including updating organisational charts
• Assist with tracking completion of activities such as induction programs and probation reviews, and undertaking administration related to cyclical people activities such performance reviews and compliance training
• Assist with employment contracts, variation letters, induction packs, and other HR documents and correspondence as required
• Assist with organisational performance and salary reviews.
• Other day-to-day ad hoc HR administration, coordination and support as required

WHS Management and Administration:

Assist and support the HR Manager to eliminate and/or minimise WHS risks, develop the WHS strategy, create a positive WHS culture and continuously improve WHS performance and compliance.

• Take ownership of all WHS administrative tasks necessary to achieve smooth operation of the WHS function.
• Advise and assist in the development of WHS policies, updating forms and work instructions
• Improve overall hazard inspection and internal audit processes on WHS hazards and risks
• Manage WHS Committee meetings, minute taking and follow-up on WHS action items
• Prepare WHS reports as required by management
• Prepare and complete Risk Assessments and Hazard Reviews as required
• Assist with injury or accident investigations
• Complete Workplace Inspections
• Provide information to the Production Manager/Supervisor for toolbox meetings
• Work alongside the HR Manager to manage any return-to-work cases
• In collaboration with the HR Manager, develop, facilitate, and deliver WHS training to build capability and knowledge
• Promote a culture of risk identification, incident, near miss and improvement opportunity reporting

Other:

• Personally contribute to the development and maintenance of a high professional standard of WHS and HR practices
• Comply with the Business Management System at all times

Requirements:

Essential:

• Currently studying or completed degree in HR Management or equivalent tertiary certification

• Minimum 3 years' experience in WHS and HR Administration
• Sound knowledge of WHS and HR practices and legislation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Highly competent with Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
• Australia citizen and ITAR compliant

Desirable:

• Diploma (or CERT IV) in Work Health & Safety
• Experience in a manufacturing business environment
• Previous experience with ERP systems and Employment Hero
• First Aid/Warden Certifications

If you think you match the above role, please apply in Word format. PDF is also accepted.

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