Leanne Smith BSc(Psych)

Workplace Health & Safety Advisor Return To Work at Cloncurry Shire Council
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Gidya, Queensland, Australia, AU
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Jamie Collins

Leanne is one of the most influential safety leaders I have worked with. Leanne has a real passion for driving a positive safety culture within any environment she works in. I would recommend Leanne to any employer, she would be a real asset to any team and has the drive to improve safety performance in any organisation

Ellen Z.

Working with Leanne at Wheatstone (Bechtel) long swings and consistently a pleasure to work with. Very supportive. Leanne brings a calm and positive attitude in any situation.

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Credentials

  • Bechtel Certification - Safety Specialist
    Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals
    Aug, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
    CQUniversity Australia
    Dec, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate in OHS
    CQUniversity Australia
    Jun, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Australia
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Workplace Health & Safety Advisor Return To Work
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Implementing Psychosocial Safety policies and procedures in the Workplace Implementing Psychosocial Safety policies and procedures in the Workplace

    • Australia
    • Maritime Transportation
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • HSSEQ Advisor
      • Aug 2019 - May 2020

    • Site Administrator / SHEQ Advisor
      • Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • ES&H
      • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

    • ISBL
      • Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

    • APLNG ES&H Coordinator
      • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

      Assists in implementing the review, updating and publishing of the project ES&H plans and procedures.Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to accept changing roles and responsibilities.Flexible and exhibit effective interpersonal skills.Exercise high degree of individual initiative, discretion, diplomacy, and mature judgment.Willingness to learn new programs and software systems.Good oral and written communication skills.Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel (advanced user):Proficient with Microsoft Word, Publisher, Visio, and Outlook is required. Experience with Microsoft Visio and Access a plus.Exhibit leadership covenant characteristics, understands and utilizes effective team behaviour, actively pursues self-development.Strong ability to extract and compile data for reports and conduct studies of an analytical nature.Properly prioritize major tasks for ESH and other departmental requirements.Performs special assignments that require knowledge of Bechtel policies, instructions, systems, processes, procedures and organizational structure, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and make recommendations and implement required actions.Assists in testing databases and working with IT and the appropriate managers to resolve deficiencies during the development and maintenance phases of ESH information systems.Input of ESH data into various databases, for example incident reports, Observation Cards and Inspection Checklists.Coordinates and publishes statistics reports of injuries, property damage, fire Incidents, and Environmental Incidents.Knowledge of Queensland Workplace Health and Safety laws and regulations.Working knowledge of safe work practices and experience in analyzing incident investigations, compliance audits.Accomplishments:Contributed towards 11 million LTI free hours; and 3 million Recordable free hoursBCERT - Safety SpecialistSafety Commitment AwardLeadeR+ Accurate safety statistical reporting and graphing

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Environment, Safety and Health Specialist
      • Nov 2013 - May 2014

      Integrates ESH issues and requirements into proposal, planning documents, government documents, design specification and criteria, logistical plans and schedules, and contract packages. Has technical responsibility for interpreting complex requirements, evaluating and applying appropriate safety engineering principles, and formulating scopes of work, plans, methodologies, suitable for achieving and maintaining compliance with ESH requirements.Maintains relationships with internal organisations as required.Interfaces directly with trades and leaders in order to identify hazards and establish correct actions.Maintains contact, as appropriate, with government regulatory and resource agencies to obtain current information on new regulations.Maintains contact with other safety personnel to keep them informed of changing requirements and to provide technical assistance as needed.Coordinates appropriate consideration of ESH requirements with Contracts personnel, logistical operations, engineering, and transportation/cargo personnel as assigned.Provides ESH technical support and assistance to field operations and coordinates ESH requirements and formulation of risk reduction measures with other ESH personnel, and related functional departments.Hosts and participates in meetings with team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of ESH requirements that may affect operations, designs, schedule, or cost.Authors’ comprehensive ESH status reports, plans, specific risk reduction plans, ESH awareness training programs, and technical records.Provides recommendations and input for revising ESH procedures, work processes, and other quality improvement measures.Conducts ESH inspections/assessments of activities to monitor compliance with applicable safety and health requirements (Workplace Health & Safety Queensland).Provides technical support for the investigation of all incidents within the assigned area of responsibility.

    • Data Entry Coordinator
      • May 2013 - Nov 2013

      Reporting directly to the ESH Manager and ESH Deputy Manager, responsibilities include: Safety Specialist at Aldoga o Inspectionso Inductionso Pre-startso Advanced First Aidero Incident Reporting o Liaising with Supervision and CraftAssists the ES&H and Marine Compliance Manager with Human Resources work processes and schedules as they affect training, Annual Performance Reviews, various personnel actions, and departmental interface.Manages physical aspects of departmental meetings and meeting minutes, tracking actions required.Coordinates ESH and marine compliance training materials and assists in instructor led classes for PJET personnel.Assists in testing databases and working with IT and the appropriate personnel to resolve deficiencies during the development phases of various ES&H and marine compliance information systems.Aids in the maintenance of various ES&H and marine compliance real-time assessment reporting and Web Pages.Assists in the development and distribution of ES&H policies, procedures, specifications, alerts, bulletins, and other similar information.Assists in the management of requisite occupational medical and industrial hygiene records for Bechtel PJET employees.Assists in implementing the review, updating and publishing of the PJET ES&H and marine compliance core processes.Assists Department personnel with obtaining assigned office space, telephone, computer, identification badges and related administrative support functions.Coordinates with Department members to publish the PJET daily, weekly and monthly ESH statistics concerning all ESH and marine compliance incidents.Achievements: Promotion to ESH Specialist within Bechtel PJET to Aldoga site.

    • Australia
    • Construction
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
      • 2011 - 2012

      Reporting directly to the HSE Manager, responsibilities include: • Excellent communication skills • Health and Safety report writing and statistics • ICAM Investigator • Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator • Incident reporting • Workplace inspections • Internal Auditor • Familiar with management systems including, ISO 9001, AS 4801, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 • Document Controller • Recruitment • Induction Training and Assessment • Administrator • Advanced Microsoft Office skills including, excel, word, power point • Confidence in administration skills • Ability to learn new computer skills quickly and effectively • Ability to produce high volume of work without supervision • Work well in a team environment • High level of organisational skills and attention to detail • Awareness of quality, revision control, and formatting and issuing of documents Achievements:  Leader in the investigation of a serious incident. The investigation included interviewing, analysis, investigation, and final written report to the company and client.

    • Workplace Counsellor
      • Nov 2006 - Mar 2011

      Converge International offer a multi-disciplinary team of qualified psychologists, social workers, counsellors and HR professionals to help clients identify issues and options, and provide practical support in developing skills to realise positive change. Responsibilities included: • Mediation in the workplace • Workplace counselling • Critical incident response • Psychosocial workplace incidents/accidents • Training and Presentations • Well educated in report writing and analysing information • Confidentiality and non-judgmental attitude when dealing with others and information Achievements:  Networking and maintaining excellent client communications and contracts for the company.  Offering a high level of counselling skills especially in areas of stress related illnesses and situations.

    • Australia
    • Mining
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Secretary
      • Feb 1992 - Sep 2006

      Administration Assistant thru to Senior Secretary: • Excellent communication skills • Document Controller • Administrator • Monthly Reports • Reports to Owners • Organisation of meetings and retreats • Advanced Microsoft Office skills including, excel, word, power point and access • Confidence in administration skills • Ability to learn new computer skills quickly and effectively • Ability to produce high volume of work without supervision • Work well in a team environment • High level of organisational skills and attention to detail • Awareness of quality, revision control, and formatting and issuing of documents

Education

  • CQUniversity
    Bachelor of Science in Psychology / Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Counseling Psychology / Safety
    2003 - 2014
  • Gladstone State High School, 4680
    High School Certificate
    1980 - 1982

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