EHS Lead for MQ-28 Ghost Bat Production Facility

Boeing; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus program

Discounts for health insurance, travel

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Career development

Recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to embed safety across the MQ‑28 Production Facility at Wellcamp, Toowoomba. You will join a specialist team delivering a major factory fit‑out, transitioning to BAU EHS for MQ‑28 production after completion.

You will work with engineering, operations, facilities and program management to identify hazards, determine risk controls and ensure a safe, compliant facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in dedicated EHS roles within construction or high‑risk manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of WHS and environmental codes, legislation and risk management methodologies.
• Experience in contractor management, audits and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and safety walkthroughs with leadership, workers and contractors to identify hazards and non‑compliances.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and role‑specific safety briefings in daily pre‑start meetings.
• Maintain and uphold project safety documentation including WHS plans, SWMS, task risk assessments, permits and plant pre‑start records.
• Liaise with project stakeholders to coordinate safety requirements and resolve EHS issues.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness: maintain and exercise emergency plans, first‑aid provisions, rescue capability and drills.
• Manage competency records: collect, verify and maintain licences, trade certificates and induction records; maintain the competency register and expiry reminders.
• Manage plant onboarding: ensure required plant documentation is obtained and stored in accordance with project processes.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations, root‑cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Support WHS consultation and contribute to the construction project risk register.
• Assist development of Safe Work Method Statements and other risk management documentation.

Skills

EHS expertise

Construction safety

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in EHS

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to embed safety across the MQ‑28 Production Facility at Wellcamp, Toowoomba. You will join a specialist team delivering a major factory fit‑out, transitioning to BAU EHS for MQ‑28 production after completion.

You will work with engineering, operations, facilities and program management to identify hazards, determine risk controls and ensure a safe, compliant facility.