Randstad Defence is proud to be a part of the Australian Defence Industry. On behalf of our prime Defence client, we are seeking a senior leader within HSE to manage a team of health and safety professionals. The senior HSE Manager can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.
Candidates must be Australian Citizens and eligible for a Defence security clearance
The Opportunity:
Our client is on the hunt for their next Senior HSE leader. This role would suit someone who has a Defence background preferably working below the line across acquisition and sustainment projects. Other than defence, the HSE leader can also come from an Oil & Gas, Mining, or Chemical Manufacturing background due to the nature of the explosives and high risk environment.
Key Responsibilities of your new role:
- Lead the HSE function for the business providing leadership and insight
- Provide guidance and direction to the leadership team in both the Corporate and business line / segment HSE strategies.
- Identify learning opportunities and develop programs to support the ongoing development of HSE capability in the team
- Act as the principal WHSE Regulatory contact for the business line
- Ensure statutory obligations for work health safety and environment are met, including management system accreditations being maintained
- Investigate incidents
- Ensure preventive and corrective actions are identified and completed
- Complete HSE audits of management system internal and external
The successful candidate will ideally process:
- Qualifications in OHS at AQF level 7 or above; qualifications in environmental management or similar is desirable
- Demonstrable experience in executing HSE strategy in large high risk complex organisations
- Vast HSE experience including time spent in a senior position with national responsibilities
- Demonstrable understanding of Injury Management & Workers Compensation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders
- A current Australian Government Security Clearance at Baseline level or higher is desirable
... If this sounds like a role that suits your experience please APPLY NOW! For more information regarding the position please feel free to contact Natasha Zielinski on 0434405432 or send an email to natasha.zielinski@randstad.com.au
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