QHSE Associate

Summary

Join Avetta as a QHSE Associate and contribute to a safer and healthier work environment across the APAC region. This entry-level role involves reviewing and verifying safety and health programs for clients and suppliers. You will conduct manual and client-specific audits using Avetta Connect, ensuring compliance with WHS standards and legislation. Responsibilities include assisting suppliers in addressing audit gaps, responding to inquiries, and recording details in Avetta and Salesforce. A hybrid or remote work schedule is available depending on location. Travel for on-site audits may be required.

Requirements

• 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)

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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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