Description:
At Mainmark, safety isn't just a priority, it's fundamental to everything we do.
As a global leader in ground engineering and asset preservation, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions while ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, clients and communities.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to lead and strengthen our health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across Australia and New Zealand. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative safety professional who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, influencing positive safety behaviours and driving continuous improvement across a dynamic ANZ business.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, you'll be responsible for leading and driving Mainmark's Health, Safety and Wellbeing framework across our national operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll partner closely with operational leaders to ensure our people go home safely every day.
What You'll Be Doing
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations across Australia & New Zealand.
- Provide practical WHS advice and coaching to managers and employees.
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Manage workers' compensation, rehabilitation and Return to Work programs.
- Oversee employee medical compliance and confidential health records.
- Drive continual improvement of our SafetyCulture platform and reporting systems.
- Lead ISO accreditation and surveillance audits.
- Develop, review and maintain WHS policies, procedures, SWMS and safety documentation.
- Coordinate emergency management planning and emergency response training.
- Deliver engaging safety training and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure organisational compliance with WHS requirements.
About You
You're an experienced safety professional who enjoys building strong relationships and influencing positive safety outcomes.
You'll also bring:
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as a minimum (tertiary qualifications in WHS, Safety or Environmental Management will be highly regarded).
- Demonstrated experience in a similar Health & Safety Advisor or WHS role.
- Sound knowledge of Australian and New Zealand WHS legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing Workers' Compensation, Rehabilitation and Return to Work programs.
- Proven capability in incident investigations, risk assessments and internal auditing.
- Experience maintaining WHS management systems and ISO standards.
- Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Current White Card and unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.
- Advanced First Aid qualifications (desirable).
- Flexibility to travel interstate and occasionally to New Zealand.
Why Mainmark?
Joining Mainmark means becoming part of a highly respected international engineering business recognised for innovation, technical excellence and delivering complex ground engineering solutions.
We offer:
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to influence safety and drive meaningful organisational change.
- National travel and exposure to a variety of operational environments.
- A competitive remuneration package.
- Employee Assistance Program and fitness & wellbeing initiatives.
- A workplace where your expertise is valued and your contribution makes a genuine difference.
Want to know more? Head to our website at mainmark.com
Skills and Experiences:
Apply now to join Mainmark and help us build a safer future.
Please note:
- The successful applicant may be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and drug & alcohol screening.
- Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
- Applications will be assessed as they are received, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mainmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
No recruitment agencies, please.
