Safety Officer

This Position is Contingent on Contract Award. This position is in support of a proposed repatriation initiative.  The purpose of the facilities is to provide comprehensive care for migrant individuals who are awaiting reunification or repatriation.  This care will begin as soon as each occupant arrives at the facility and will last until their arranged departure. The comprehensive care includes but is not limited to initial screening and exams, identifications of prior conditions and allergies, day to day care of routine, urgent and emergency medical conditions.     This position has overall responsibility for the supervision and development of staff who facilitate organization improvement and support safety across the project. The Safety Officer, will develop staff competencies, assess individual performance, evaluate program effectiveness and communication with key stakeholders. This position provides leadership to assure the use of disciplined improvement processes and tools, and performance measurement. The Safety Officer uses safety driven principles to support a just and reliable culture. This position directs the resources and activities of the organization to support the Safety program. The Safety Officer will work closely with leaders across project to understand operational direction and priorities to promote Safety.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport OHS policies. Advise on safety topics. Conduct risk assessments. Update policies. Organize training. Inspect premises. Investigate incidents. Report occurrences. Compile safety programs. Practice safe working techniques. Implement and maintaining health and safety standards. Establish a professional relationship with employees. Maintain compliance with all safety regulations. Conduct regular staff meetings to share best practices. Identify hazardous waste and disposing of it correctly. Promote safety initiatives. Document staff information, meeting minutes, and reports for management.  This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.