HSE & Return to Work Officer

About the role

A well-established Australian manufacturing business is looking for an experienced HSE & Return to Work Officer. Reporting to the HSE & RTW Manager, the role supports the organisation's Health, Safety, Environmental and Injury Management systems in a hands-on position combining compliance, administration and workforce engagement. It covers safety systems, environmental compliance, inspections, training coordination, injury management and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Work Health & Safety: maintain the WHS management system, keep safety records in Myosh, assist with risk assessments, SWMS and procedures, support WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and ISO 45001 compliance, and take part in incident investigations
• Environmental: support the EMS and ISO 14001 objectives, maintain chemical registers, SDS and Chemwatch records, and help with waste management, spill response and incident reporting
• Inspections and continuous improvement: conduct workplace inspections and compliance audits, track corrective actions in Myosh, and support internal and external audits
• Safety engagement: coordinate WHS committee meetings, deliver toolbox talks and encourage workforce participation
• Injury management and return to work: support workers compensation and rehabilitation, coordinate medical appointments and return-to-work reviews, and liaise with medical providers
• Wellbeing and emergency preparedness: coordinate drug and alcohol testing, maintain first aid records, support health monitoring and emergency drills

Required profile

• Previous experience in a WHS, HSE, RTW or safety administration role
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety principles and legislation
• Experience supporting injury management and return-to-work programs
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, Return to Work Coordinator certification, exposure to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, and manufacturing or industrial experience

Required skills

• Excellent administration and record-keeping skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communication with employees, supervisors and external stakeholders
• Experience with Myosh, Chemwatch or similar safety management systems is highly regarded

The role suits someone who wants to contribute to ISO-certified systems and continuous improvement in a supportive, collaborative team focused on employee wellbeing. Applications are made by submitting a resume and a brief cover letter.