WHS Officer - Metricon Homes Qld.


Love Where You Work!

We believe creating a strong workplace environment for our people plays a powerful role in engagement, work satisfaction and career progression.

Metricon Homes, Australia’s largest home builder is committed to recruiting outstanding individuals who share our passion for delivering quality, service and award winning living solutions for Australian families.


The key responsibility for this role based in and around the Gold Coast Area, is to implement and champion the Work Health, Safety and Environment Management System (WHSMS) on unique critical home builds supporting our Site Managers.
Reporting to the Building Support Manager, your responsibilities will include:
  • Implement Work Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems (WHSMS) and assist with its compliance
  • Facilitate amendments and provide guidance to OH&S implementation process at site level
  • Complete reporting on WHS performance and provide WHS advice to the Site Managers, with consideration to due diligence obligations
  • Identify WHS training requirements for the QLD Business Unit site staff
  • Assist with assessment of subcontractor documentation/new contractor pack submissions
  • Facilitate workplace inspections and internal audits, while monitoring compliance to the incident reporting and investigation process; and
  • Contribute and adopt ideas and that improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the overall WHS function.
  • Metricon will offer you:
  • $$$, Company Vehicle, fuel card, Ipad, Mobile
  • Come for a Career with Australia's largest #1 Home Builder for the 9th Consecutive Year
  • We promote mentoring and provide genuine opportunities for role progression, along with a competitive salary, and salary package opportunities
  • On-going learning and development opportunities to help build your skills and reach your potential
  • Attractive housing discounts on our award-winning homes
  • You Matter! Physical fitness Global Corporate Challenge, free flu vaccinations, nutrition and mental well being are just some of the programs we sponsor at Metricon to address your well being
  • 24/7 access to our LifeWorks confidential support program which includes coaching for success and navigating personal and work challenges; and
  • Exclusive access to building discounts, supplier / trade discounts, and retail discounts with big name brands through our rewards platform.
  • The successful candidate will have:
  • Completed Cert IV Occupational Health and Safety
  • Residential construction experience is a MUST
  • Completed and hold a White Card, trade or scaffold ticket
  • Completed qualifications in a First Aid Certificate
  • Currently hold a valid driver’s licence
  • Experience within a similar role within the construction industry
  • Extensive knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Management Systems and relevant WHS Acts and Regulations, Compliance Codes and Codes of Practices, Australian Standards and Guidance Materials; and
  • High computer proficiency in MS Office suite of products including report writing ability.