Exciting Career Opportunity in the Security Industry

Guard Dog Group is the largest and most experienced security firm servicing all sectors of the economy in Papua New Guinea.

In order to support its growth initiative, talent development and enhancement of shareholder value, Guard Dog Group is looking for a highly organized, talented and innovative individual with demonstrated leadership qualities to fill the position of:

Safety Officer

Reporting directly to the QA & Safety Manager and will mainly be responsible to assist the QA & Safety Manager implement and deliver Security & Safety Systems, policies, standards and drive a safety culture at all GDSS branches nationwide.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Compliance to relevant PNG safety legislation and developing and implementing safety programs throughout the organisation
• Assist in reviewing and developing GDSS’s current Management System
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits to assess security and safety conformance to relevant SOP’s
• Conduct risk assessments across all sites/branches
• Provide support, training and coaching to workforce in the company’s Security, Safety, Quality and Environment Management Plan
• Participate in First Aid and Emergency Response activities as directed
• Ensure all incident reports are captured on the incident register and complete all action items
• Maintain Improvement Register
• Conduct Safety Committee Meetings
• Assist in developing safety training presentations and deliver to staff
• Conduct toolbox talks with various departments/branches
• Required to travel to branches for audits/inspections/training etc.

Skills and Attributes:

• Diploma or Certificate IV in OHS Management or equivalent, a PNG Safety Level 2 & 3 Certificate
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or Train the Trainer (desirable)
• Prior experience working for a large Security organisation (not essential)
• Prior experience in maintaining an ISO Certification
• Prior experience in preparing for external audits
• Minimum 3 years working in a Safety role
• Experience with running inductions and training to workforce
• Good understanding of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and assertive with the ability to implement change
• Good analytical/problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Good command of English and able to report to Management
• Able to multitask and willing to travel
• Valid PNG Driving Licence (not essential)
• Must be a Resident of POM and willing to join the company without any delay
• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV and other supporting documents to [email protected]

ONLY electronic applications will be accepted.

Deadline of Application: Friday, 3^rd March 2023

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW, IF YOU DO NOT HEAR BACK FROM US, 1 WEEK AFTER CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL