EHS Lead for ACT & NSW

Northrop Grumman; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Discounts

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a seasoned EHS Lead for ACT & NSW to drive safe, healthy and sustainable workplaces. Based in Fairbairn, you will lead a small EHS team, influence risk management, and partner with leaders to embed the EHS strategy across sites.

This hands-on role requires a Diploma in WHS, 5+ years in relevant sectors, and certifications in ISO lead audits and incident investigation. Willingness to travel to Symonston weekly and other ACT/NSW sites is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in WHS or equivalent required.
• 5+ years’ health and safety experience in relevant industries.
• Experience with risk management, incident investigations and wellbeing programs.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 45001/14001/9001 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a small EHS team.
• Identify hazards and manage risks across sites.
• Lead investigations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret WHS and environmental requirements and drive implementation.
• Develop health and wellbeing initiatives and return-to-work activities.
• Engage stakeholders and build strong relationships with authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Work Health & Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Lead Auditor certification (ISO 45001/14001/9001)

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

Your role:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, our work supports some of the country’s most important Defence capabilities. We’re looking for an experienced EHS Lead for ACT & NSW to help create safe, healthy and sustainable workplaces where our people and programs can succeed. Based in Fairbairn, ACT, this is a hands‑on leadership role with the opportunity to influence EHS outcomes across multiple sites and programs.

As EHS Lead for ACT & NSW, you’ll provide practical leadership, advice and support across safety, health and wellbeing, environment and sustainability. Partnering closely with leaders, teams and key stakeholders, you’ll help embed Northrop Grumman’s EHS strategy and build a proactive approach to managing risk.

• Leading, coaching and developing a small EHS team.
• Partnering with leaders to identify hazards, manage risks and strengthen EHS practices.
• Leading and supporting incident investigations, audits and improvement initiatives.
• Interpreting WHS and environmental requirements and supporting their implementation.
• Developing and delivering health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supporting injury management and return-to-work activities.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, government authorities and industry groups.
• Supporting EHS activities across geographically dispersed sites and programs.

The role is based in Fairbairn but will require travel to our Symonston office one day each week, along with monthly travel to other sites in ACT and NSW.

About you:

You’re an experienced EHS professional who enjoys partnering with the business and turning safety requirements into practical outcomes. You’re a confident communicator and people leader who can build trusted relationships, navigate complex challenges and champion a positive safety culture.

You’ll bring:

• A Diploma in Work Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in health and safety within aviation, manufacturing, mining, construction, energy or a related environment.
• Experience in critical risk management, incident investigations and health and wellbeing programs.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or ISO 9001.
• Incident Investigation and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualifications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel to program sites as required.

As this role requires an NV1 Defence security clearance, applicants must be Australian citizens. ITAR requirements also apply.

What we offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave
• We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Recognition Program

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification