QHSE Associate

Job Description

**QHSE Associate**at Avetta, LLC Australia - Remote **This is an entry level/early career position. Ideal candidates will have a Cert IV or diploma in WHS with 1-2 years of safety auditing experience.** **Please note: This role requires full working rights in Australia, without current or future sponsorship. Proof of this is required to be produced during the final stages of the selection process.**SUMMARYThe Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Associate is responsible for reviewing and verifying the Safety and Health Programs, Procedures, and Training Pre-qualification requirements on behalf of AVETTA Clients and Supplier Members. The APAC Region includes (but not limited to) Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.**If residing within commutable distance to our office in Sydney or Newcastle, a hybrid schedule would be offered (3 days in office, 2 days work from home). Candidates within commutable distance are preferred; however, those outside of that range may be considered on a remote basis.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct Manual Audits and client specific audits in Avetta Connect, to assess a Contractor’s Safety and Health Policies, Procedures, and Training documentation required based on exposure hazards associated with scope of works performed. The Audits are intended to ensure supply chain compliance with applicable WHS (Work Health and Safety) standards and legislation (Region, State, Territory, etc.) and any Client site requirements. In addition, the QHSE Associate will be responsible for the following:- Conduct Manual, Implementation, and/or Field QHSE Audits and guide suppliers with closing gaps or deficiencies from the audit.- Assist suppliers with addressing gaps or deficiencies from the audit using Avetta QHSE CARES Approach.- Respond promptly to supplier inquiries.- Record details of inquiries, comments, and escalations within the Suppliers Account Notes.- Forward customer complaints or concerns to the Designated HSE Lead or Manager in a timely manner.- Follow Avetta’s Professional standards with Avetta’s Priority Behaviors.- Be available to travel to conduct WHS site audits – access to reliable transportation therefore required.- Record details of enquiries, comments and complaints within Salesforce including handling talk desk inbound voice messages. Audits conducted by QHSE Associates will be reviewed by the more experienced QHSE Professionals within the team to maintain audit quality and consistency. Random Quality Assurance reviews will also be performed by the QHSE Data Quality Team.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* A current Cert IV in Work Health and Safety or APAC region equivalent or working towards* Knowledge of APAC applicable Region WHS Standards and Legislation * 1 year of relevant work experience in the safety profession preferred but not essential (e.g., working within Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental department/s, or working in a safety / health discipline, or working for an Assessment Body carrying out WHS assessments) * Safety and Health Program development and/or revision is an advantage * Knowledge of the relevant high-risk industries we serve is an advantage * Lead Auditor Qualification in either or all ISO certifications (ISO 9001, 14001 and /or ISO 45001) or working towards* Working knowledge of relevant country/ies Health & Safety legislation and practices. ****Voluntary Self-Identification****For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.As set forth in Avetta, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. 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