Graduate Safety Specialist (Feb 2025)

At Amazon, we’re committed to promoting a safe working environment and being the most safety-centric company for every team member. If you are eager to implement effective safety improvements, inform managers of compliance issues and safety improvement opportunities, apply to join our team in Amazon Operations as a Graduate Safety Specialist! You are provided extensive safety training and development as an entry level Safety Specialist towards becoming an exceptional safety leader.

Key job responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems 
• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws 
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions 
• Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics 
• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

Basic Qualification:

• Completed a tertiary qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate) in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) within the last 24 months

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in or previous experience in safety related employment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, especially around health and safety needs to all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Prior internship experience in OH&S (desirable)

Acknowledgement of country:

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.