Associate Director EHS - Broadmeadows

CSL Vifor; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Vifor Broadmeadows site seeks an EHS Associate Director to lead environment, health, safety and sustainability initiatives. You will drive EHS strategy, manage risk, and implement continuous improvement across the site, ensuring compliance with CSL standards and regulatory requirements in a GMP manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with site leads, deliver training, and guide investigations to drive a strong safety culture and sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering or science and/or related tertiary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS Global and site objectives including EHS Action Plan and reporting.
• Drive EHS compliance and continuous improvement through systems, audits, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS legal requirements including permits and licenses.
• Support risk management processes and controls through risk registers and critical control programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance on CSL Work Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Foster continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement and internal training.
• Oversee CAPAs governance and action tracking.
• Support other EHS team members as required.

Skills

EHS leadership

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Training & capability building

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/engineering/science

Job description

Reporting to the Site EHS Director, the EHS Associate Director supports the implementation of CSL's Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability strategy across the Broadmeadows site.

Working closely with Site Leads, this role helps drive EHS performance through strategic program delivery, risk management, continuous improvement, and the adoption of best-practice EHS standards. The position provides expert guidance and support across the business to strengthen compliance, enhance safety outcomes, and foster a safe, sustainable, and high-performing workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements EHS Global and site business objectives including EHS Action Plan. Meets site internal reporting requirements including Comcare/SRCC Self Insurance
• Drive EHS compliance and continuous improvement through the development of EHS systems, policies, audits, and programs aligned with CSL standards, regulatory requirements, and ISO 45001/14001.
• Ensures an on-going state of compliance with all applicable EHS legal requirements including regulations, permits and licences, and compliance reporting
• Support Global and Site risk management processes and risk registers, ensuring EHS risks are identified, assessed, controlled, and monitored through effective risk management and critical control programs
• Provide leadership, knowledge and support in the diligent discharge of CSL's Work Health & Safety responsibilities and actively support management and employees to comply with requirements of site procedures and relevant EHS legislation
• Deploy continuous improvement and risk reduction activities through engagement of key stakeholders and development of internal resources
• Facilitate incident investigation analysis and ensure identification of appropriate corrective actions to drive a culture of continuous improvementOversee governance of CAPAs (including high priority CAPA) processes
• Provide support to other EHS team members as required

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably within the disciplines of safety, engineering or science and/or other relevant tertiary qualifications
• A minimum of 10 years of overall experience in EHS in a GMP or biological manufacturing environment, or complex industrial/construction environment is preferred
• Experience developing and implementing EHS Management systems and processes including proven ability to deliver practical tools and training
• Experience working in a matrix and self insured organization is preferred
• Good working knowledge with the Regulator (Comcare) and Commonwealth WHS legislation and regulation
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and among multiple department functions
• Experience in Permit to work systems, Isolation/LOTOTO, confined space entry, working at heights, contractor management, and process safety
• Demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven experience in your ability to address safety and environmental concerns and implement improvements

Location: Broadmeadows, 5-days a week

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th October 2026