WHS Advisor - Southern Region

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for a WHS Advisor to support our Southern Region Operations which include our Melbourne, Adelaide & Launceston locations. Based in our Dandenong branch, your primary responsibility will be to monitor and enhance Hitachi’s work health and safety management system in accordance with current legislation, fostering a culture of workplace safety.

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will also:

• Collaborate with branch and field operations, providing guidance and supporting the implementation of effective risk management processes
• Work alongside operations to advance customer safety initiatives and conduct investigations
• Identify WHS competency requirements and coordinate training sessions and programs for both management and staff
• Effectively manage accident and incident investigations, workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work plans.
• Identify opportunities for safety improvements, drive change, foster employee engagement and enhance our cultural safety.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Strong Safety Commitment – Proactive awareness of your own safety and for others around you
• Previous WHS Experience – ideally having worked in a WHS role within the Construction, Mining, Trades, Manufacturing or Warehousing Industries
• Knowledge of RTW requirements and experience in facilitating training and assessment packages - desirable
• Qualifications – Diploma in WHS, Cert IV in Training and Assessment and RTW Certification desirable
• Technical Knowledge – Trusted to provide holistic technical advice on relevant legislation and able to professionally deliver training sessions and toolbox talks

Hitachi Benefits – What’s in it for you?

• Attractive Salary Package + Opportunity to earn company bi-annual bonuses!
• Career: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Employee Rewards: Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services through our Employee Rewards Program
• Career Progression: OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Culture: Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy + EAP to support our employees and their families 
• Employee Referral Program: refer a friend and receive $$

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate on any basis and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.