21/11/2025
THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED
QUBE FORESTRY HAS A SHS ADVISOR POSITION AT OUR PORTLAND or MT GAMBIER OFFICE.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The primary purpose of the SHS Advisor is to provide support, education and advice to site personnel and management. 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 may include:
• Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of the scope of operations, including heavy vehicle and maintenance operations in a yard, workshop and forestry working environment, utilising current work practices and procedures.
• Assist with the development of a training needs analysis (including gap analysis), including the identification of training needs and the development of a site training plan. Monitor the implementation of the training plan with respect to critical training.
• 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.
• Maintain currency of site induction with the respect to both Qube Ports and client requirements when working on shared user sites and with the perspective of employees potentially coming from a varying range of backgrounds.
• Liaise with client site representatives, for the purposes of obtaining key information, conducting joint risk assessments and communicating the Qube Ports SHS Management Plan.
• Establish SHS consultation and communications processes, including the establishment of Health and Safety Management Arrangements, 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 regulatory and statutory 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.
• Develop and implement return to work plans, liaise with stakeholders in the return to work process and ensure regulatory and legislative guidelines are adhered to.
• Collate monthly site reports that include incidents & safety statistics, recordable injuries, lead and lag indicators and any other notable information in terms of operational safety.
• Providing additional heavy vehicle compliance support to local compliance managers.
Qualifications and Experience
• Cert IV OHS/WHS (minimum)
• Certificate IV in Environmental Management (desirable)
• Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM)
• Experience in the implementation and management of safety management systems
• Identification and implementation of effective SHS initiatives.
• Ability to undertake large scale risk assessments.
• Ability to develop tactical and strategic plans to address safety issues.
• Understanding of training principles and their application in addressing SHS issues.
• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle compliance and regulations.
Key Competencies/Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Strategic Thinking
• Managing risk
• Planning & Problem solving ability
• Focus on safety
• Performance and task driven
Qube Forestry provides cut to length, infield chipping, and marshalling services throughout the Green Triangle region, Tasmania, Western Australia and New Zealand with offices in Mt Gambier, Portland, Tasmania, Albany and throughout New Zealand. Qube Forestry harvests, hauls, maintains and marshalls in excess of 12 million tonnes annually.
At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success. By choosing to work at Qube you will be choosing to work at Australia's largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation in excess of $4.8 billion as at 30 June 2022. We operate in over 142 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of over 8,200 employees.
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!
Qube Forestry is a subsidiary of Qube Ports & Bulk. Qube Ports & Bulk is the leading Stevedoring, Bulk Logistics and Port Management service provider in Australia. As an ASX top 100 company, Qube has the size to provide an impressive array of integrated logistics solutions. Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.
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