WHS& Quality Assurance Advisor

• Bring your passion for safety to our collaborative and outcomes-focused team
• Play a pivotal part in ensuring the well-being of our workforce
• Join our purpose driven organisation and be part of something great

Full Job Description

• Permanent, full-time role
• Multi-site with southern and northern Adelaide locations
• Social enterprise specialising in the manufacture of quality timber products and furniture for consumers and businesses

About You

Are you passionate about creating a safer workplace? Do you thrive on navigating organisational complexities and fostering a culture of safety? We’re seeking a Health, Safety, and Quality Advisor to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring the well-being of our workforce and aligning safety practices with our business objectives.

Bedford-backed social enterprise

Dovetail Advanced Manufacturing is a Bedford-backed social enterprise specialising in the manufacture of quality timber products and furniture for consumers and businesses. Not only do we offer sustainable furniture and timber solutions we also create meaningful open employment opportunities for people with disability or experiencing barriers to work. For more than 75 years, Bedford has delivered quality products and services while scaling social impact. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.

How this role contributes to Bedford’s future vision

Reporting to the General Manager, this permanent, full-time role is responsible for the development of a culture that promotes the well-being of staff and employees through appropriate work health and safety management, training, and development, whilst ensuring that continuous improvement systems are updated, followed, and maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Manage objectives and targets in line with the WHS & QA Strategic Plan.
• Collaborate with the implementation of WHS strategies and plans, aligning them with our WHS Strategic Plan.
• Develop and deliver safety initiatives to raise awareness and foster a positive work environment focused on safer practices.
• Monitor and continuously improve departmental safety management systems.
• Ensure staff and employees adhere to established procedures and systems.
• Provide professional safety guidance and advice to Managers and Supervisors
• Manage Internal and External WHS and QA Audit.
• Drive WHS Risk Management processes, assisting staff as needed
• Promptly report, review, investigate and act on all incidents, implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence
• Support line managers to maintain regular contact with the worker during their absence and recovery period.
• Liaise effectively with staff regarding general WHS QA matters, including coordination of Safety Action Meetings, providing feedback, advice or instruction as required.
• Collaborate with the Bedford Injury Management & Return to Work Manager regarding all work related and non-work-related injuries to demine the best approach to support their recovery and return to work.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Tertiary qualifications in Work, Health and Safety, minimum of Cert IV
• Demonstrated achievement driving WHS /QA performance through effective practice and advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven demonstrated experience in WHS within an operational environment.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships while working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• A strong understanding of WHS legislation and standards (AS/NZS 4801:2001).
• An understanding of Environmental Management systems (AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004).
• An understanding of Quality Management systems (ISO 9001:2015)
• A strong understanding of safety requirements and legislation.
• Computer literacy and knowledge in MS Office suite with experience working with databases and online systems.
• Driver's License

What's in it for you?

• Generous salary including salary packaging, with an ability to access up to $15,900 a year of your salary tax free.
• Be part of an organisation that supports a social return on investment with a greater purpose in what we do.
• Free onsite parking across all our site locations.

Apply Now

To apply, submit a cover letter addressing the skills, knowledge and experience you offer, and a copy of your current resume.

If you have any questions, or would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact Michael Silvy, General Manager on 08 8275 0222, or via email at [email protected].

For a copy of the position description, please go to the careers section of our website at bedfordgroup.com.au/careers

As a Bedford Group social enterprise, Dovetail believe in fostering a diverse, accepting, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, as well as from First Nations people and those with disabilities.

If you require any adjustments to support your application or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact Bedford Recruitment on 08 8275 0211, or via email at [email protected]. We're committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all candidates, and we look forward to hearing from you. Click here to apply!