EHS Associate

Career Area:

Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Us:

For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. Caterpillar Inc. is shaping tomorrow’s future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power and Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through a commitment to commercial excellence and advanced technology. All of this is made possible by our highly talented and dedicated team. 

About the Opportunity

Caterpillar currently have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Associate to join the Product Support and Logistics Division in our Queensland Distribution Centre based in Yatala.

Participates in the design, implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs and associated policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Support to effectively execute all Safety Initiatives in line with our strategy

• Ensure compliance with relevant Safety and environmental legislation and corporate policies

• Develop, implement and review safety procedures and policies

• Initiate and launch engaging safety initiatives

• Perform risk assessments, manage existing/arising hazards and incidents and provide recommendations of corrective and preventative measures

• Manage audit activities for the facility including safety and environmental audits, generating relevant leading indicators

• Coordinate and manage safety related training with both internal and external vendors

• Oversee the Emergency Safety Procedure and coordinate regular refresher training

• Coordinate injury management via return to work plans as required

• Conduct safety inductions and validations of Safe Work Methods

Key Skills Required

• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Compliance: Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies; ability to implement EHS policies to ensure that provided products and services are safe for people and the environment and in compliance with legal requirements and standards.

• Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.

• Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.

• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organisation.

• Initiative: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Top candidates will also have:

• Minimum of 4 years experience working in a similar safety role

• EH&S Qualifications (certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree)

Additional Info: ​

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

• International Assignment / Relocation is not available.

• Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of Australia which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package, including an attractive Bonus and Employee Share Plan options

• Career development with global prospects

• Comprehensive training and coaching

• A strong commitment to safety and your wellbeing

• An inclusive workplace culture focused on quality, customer service and the environment

• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and equal outcome

• The opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

 

Posting Dates:

April 17, 2026 - April 29, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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