Job Description

Company :

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

What you’ll be doing

Hastings Deering is on the hunt for an experienced Safety Advisor to join our Health, Safety & Sustainability division. This is a permanent, full-time (Monday to Friday) opportunity based out of our Rockhampton office.

Reporting to the Safety Manager the primary responsibility of this role will be to coordinate all aspects of Health, Safety, Sustainability & Risk Management for Hastings Deering employees working within our operations teams.

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Provide expert advice and assistance to facilitate a safe working environment and ensure that all work practices are in accordance with Company policy and recognised and legislated Work Health & Safety regulations and procedures
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment or practices to ensure compliance
• Assist in the maintenance and optimisation of the Safety Management System in accordance to Hastings Deering and legislative requirements
• Facilitate Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) investigations as required
• Coordinate incident investigation, reporting and corrective actions
• Ensure environmental policies and procedures are adhered to
• Develop and implement site-specific safety strategies and initiatives

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:

• Body, Mind & Wallet Support - Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance, and discounts at major retailers.
• World-Class Training - We’re one of only eight Caterpillar Centres of Excellence globally. Learn from the best in CAT and boost your skills.
• Career Paths That Work for You - Grow into leadership, technical specialist, or support service roles. At Hastings Deering, we align with YOUR goals.
• Security you can count on - Enjoy the stability of a long-term career with Hastings Deering, backed by global strength.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Formal qualification/s in Work Health and Safety (minimum Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety)
• HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)
• Minimum 3 years experience in similar role
• Incident investigation and reporting experience

Interested? Here’s What’s Next: 

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you!

📌 Apply Now – click the button below.

📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618

👤 Contact: Shane Mathers, Talent Acquisition Partner - shane.mathers@hastingsdeering.com.au

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.