Safety Officer

As a Safety Officer at Racing and Wagering WA, your primary responsibilities will include conducting safety risk assessments, performing inspections, and investigating safety concerns both within the office and at events. You'll develop and revise safety policies to ensure compliance while supporting tailored safety training and wellbeing programs for all employees.

To be considered for the Safety Officer position at RWWA, you should have a tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or equivalent relevant experience. Additionally, experience in managing workers' compensation claims and a good understanding of return-to-work processes are essential.

Key skills for a Safety Officer at RWWA include excellent interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively with team members, strong organizational skills for managing multiple tasks, and the ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of the racing or agriculture industry is considered a bonus.

RWWA provides several benefits for its Safety Officer, including hybrid and flexible work arrangements, a personal learning and development budget, a 17.5% loading on annual leave, health and wellness initiatives, and access to discounts at a range of retailers. Additionally, you'll be part of a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

At RWWA, we prioritize safety by promoting a strong safety culture and providing our WHS team with the tools and support they need to conduct thorough safety inspections, risk assessments, and effective training programs. Our commitment to safety is reflected in our comprehensive policies and our established strategies for continuous improvement.

When answering this question, emphasize your prior experience in assessing safety risks, outlining specific procedures you have followed, and any tools or methods you used. Consider discussing a notable assessment you've completed, highlighting the outcomes and improvements implemented.

Share your methods for effectively communicating with injured employees and how you support them through the claims process. Mention any specific procedures you have implemented that ensure timely responses and facilitate the return-to-work processes.

Use this question to provide a specific example of a policy you reviewed or developed. Explain your role in the process, the changes that were made, and the impact of these changes on overall workplace safety.

Discuss your organizational skills, describing your approach to assessing task urgency and importance. You may want to mention tools or systems you use to keep track of tasks and deadlines, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Explain the proactive steps you take to foster safety awareness among employees. You can mention the value of engaging with staff through health and safety training sessions, workshops, and regular communications that emphasize safety as everyone's responsibility.

Talk about the resources you utilize, such as subscriptions to relevant safety journals, attending workshops or webinars, and participating in industry forums. Highlight how staying informed enables you to effectively advise your organization.

Prepare a detailed example of a safety incident you managed, discussing the history of the event, your immediate actions, and the follow-up strategies you implemented to prevent future occurrences.

Discuss how open and clear communication is vital for collaboration with team members and management. Emphasize your commitment to ensuring everyone understands safety policies and procedures through regular updates and training.

Outline your process for developing a tailored training program, focusing on identifying the specific needs of the team, structuring content to be engaging, and incorporating practical scenarios to enhance understanding and retention.

Be prepared to discuss specific challenges you encountered, detailing the situation, your approach to resolving the issue, and the positive outcomes that resulted. This showcases your problem-solving skills and adaptability in the role.