EHS Manager

Apprise Consulting Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McElligotts is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead the Environmental Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department across Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria. The role focuses on planning, driving and measuring EHS initiatives to achieve incident-free operations and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include developing strategic EHS plans, leading audits, coaching site-based teams and liaising with authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Additional professional qualifications in HSE and Fire & Safety Management Systems are highly regarded.
• Internal Audit qualifications and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the EHS Department across multiple regions.
• Develop, implement and monitor the EHS strategy and annual plans.
• Provide training, mentorship and coaching to site managers and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Risk assessment

Training & development

Auditing

Education

Bachelor degree in Science/Engineering

HSE / Fire & Safety management qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Established in 1954, McElligotts is one of Australia’s largest privately owned Protective Coatings companies. With depots in Mackay, Gladstone, Geelong, Melbourne, Sydney and Launceston. McElligotts have the ability to meet their client’s wants and needs with a wide range of services across Australia.

We are a fully accredited ISO Company, have PCCP level 5 and are acknowledged as leaders in the protective coatings industry with a strong focus on Safety, Quality and Production. McElligotts is in need of highly experienced and qualified EHS MANAGER to work on projects in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria. Primary Purpose:

To contribute to the safe work environment by planning, driving and measuring EHS initiatives across the organisation. To proactively identify and mitigate risks and provide strategic input to the business. Manage the McElligotts Environmental Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department

Be responsible for the management, implementation, operation, monitoring and review of the McElligotts EHS management system, with the goal of achieving work activities without incident, harm to personnel or damage to property or the environment. Achieve EHS performance improvements and regulatory compliance. Role includes but is not limited to:

Planning: Develop and implement the EHS strategy and high‑level annual plans for the entire business. Develop, deliver and present EHS related findings and issues to the Board

Provide leadership and vision to manage the EHS responsibilities in the best interest of its shareholders and other stakeholders. Establish the organisational EHS management plan. Design training plans and implement EHS initiatives across organisation

Driving a Culture of Safety and Sustainability. Facilitate and drive the reduction of significant injuries throughout the organisation. Provide EHS technical support to the relevant business divisions, including advising Operations Managers and coaching and mentoring site‑based supervisors and employees

Ensure that the expectations are understood by all management teams and that the Commercial OHS/HSE and National EH&S plans include these expectations. Manage the audit program for Commercial operations and ensure that identified issues are integrated into the business and site EH&S Plans Ensuring Workplace Safety

Review auditing and incident investigation procedures and issues. Consult and communicate with all levels of stakeholders. Establish procedures for safety/risk management, and emergencies

Reduce Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rates (TRIFR) to meet business targets. Corrective and preventive action reporting to senior management. Liaise with relevant authorities in respect to EH&S Issues.

Coach new managers and supervision joining the organisation to ensure they are aware of their EHS responsibilities. Liaising with clients on matters pertaining to EH&S. Serve as the primary external spokesperson on EHS issues

Training: Identify organisational EHS training needs and staffing requirements. Professional Development

Keep up‑to‑date with developments in the EHS field, including legislation, regulations, guidelines and best practice. Required Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent with additional professional qualifications in HSE and Fire & Safety Management Systems.

Internal Audit Qualifications: Minimum 10 Years relevant experience. Highly Desirable Qualifications.

Formal qualification or studying. Frontline Management is preferred. Relevant Supervision Experience. Computer Literacy proficient in Excel and Word

Compile and present reports both verbal and written. Salary: $80.000 - $100.000 per annum