Health and Safety Operations Manager

Spiecapag; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiecapag Australia is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Operations Manager based in Brisbane to support the corporate HSE team and projects across Australia. You will lead HSE systems, audits and training programs, and provide practical safety leadership to drive improvement and compliance with VINCI, ISO and FSC standards.

Reporting to the General Manager Health and Safety, you will oversee investigations, KPI reporting and temporary HSE coverage, while promoting a proactive safety

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• ICAM or TapRooT Lead Investigator qualification, a current driver's licence and Construction Induction Card.
• At least five years’ experience in a safety management role, ideally within construction, oil and gas, pipeline operations or a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, standards and best-practice safety management.
• Experience administering and maintaining health and safety systems, policies and processes.
• Experience participating in or leading accreditation audits; FSC accreditation experience will be highly regarded.
• Proven ability to develop clear training materials; Certificate IV in Training and Assessment desirable.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and investigation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, planning and organisational skills.
• Resilient, collaborative and proactive, with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety leadership to the General Manager Health and Safety and promote a positive safety culture across the business.
• Lead establishment of project health and safety systems and support an effective handover to project Health and Safety Managers.
• Support the maintenance of corporate health and safety systems in accordance with legislation, VINCI requirements, ISO standards and industry accreditation requirements, including FSC.
• Lead health and safety audits across projects and business sites, track actions through to closure and support ongoing accreditation activities.
• Support the development, delivery, review and continuous improvement of health and safety training materials and programs for managers, supervisors, employees and personnel working in higher-risk areas.
• Lead or support investigations into high-potential incidents using the TapRooT methodology and communicate findings and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly health and safety reporting for management and corporate head office, including performance against KPIs, emerging risks, serious incidents and progress on new procedures and initiatives.
• Provide health and safety support to the Toowoomba logistics team, including regular participation in toolbox meetings, inspections and safety reviews.
• Maintain health and safety systems for corporate offices and facilities and provide effective coordination and administrative support to corporate health and safety operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and practical innovation across the business, including identifying initiatives suitable for industry award submissions.
• Provide short-term operational coverage for project health and safety personnel as required, including FIFO or DIDO assignments.

Skills

Health and safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Training material development

Investigations (TapRooT/ICAM)

Audits & compliance

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Occupational Health and Safety

ICAM or TapRooT Lead Investigator qualification

Driver's license

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)

Job description

VINCI GROUP – SPIECAPAG AUSTRALIA

VINCI is a world leader in concessions, energy and construction, operating inmore than120 countries with a workforce of more than 294,000 employees. We are aglobal groupwith local company opportunities.

Spiecapag has been delivering large-scale pipeline infrastructure and drilling projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific region for more than 20 years. This project-based opportunity will support the successful delivery of major pipeline infrastructure works.

About this role

We're seeking an experienced Health and Safety Operations Manager to support the effective operation of Spiecapag Australia's health and safety systems. Reporting to the General Manager Health and Safety and based in our Brisbane office, this role provides operational and technical support to the Corporate Health and Safety team, helps maintain systems in line with legislative, VINCI, ISO and accreditation requirements, and supports consistent implementation across projects and business operations. You will also contribute to training, audits, incident investigations, continuous improvement initiatives and project-based safety support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide health and safety support and leadership to the General Manager Health and Safety and promote a positive safety culture across the business.
• Lead the establishment of project health and safety systems and support an effective handover to project Health and Safety Managers.
• Support the maintenance of corporate health and safety systems in accordance with legislation, VINCI requirements, ISO standards and industry accreditation requirements, including FSC.
• Lead health and safety audits across projects and business sites, track actions through to closure and support ongoing accreditation activities.
• Support the development, delivery, review and continuous improvement of health and safety training materials and programs for managers, supervisors, employees and personnel working in higher-risk areas.
• Lead or support investigations into high-potential incidents using the TapRooT methodology and communicate findings and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly health and safety reporting for management and corporate head office, including performance against KPIs, emerging risks, serious incidents and progress on new procedures and initiatives.
• Provide health and safety support to the Toowoomba logistics team, including regular participation in toolbox meetings, inspections and safety reviews.
• Maintain health and safety systems for corporate offices and facilities and provide effective coordination and administrative support to corporate health and safety operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and practical innovation across the business, including identifying initiatives suitable for industry award submissions.
• Provide short-term operational coverage for project health and safety personnel as required, including FIFO or DIDO assignments.

About you

You are an energetic and resilient health and safety professional with a practical, solutions-focused approach. You build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and positively influence safe work practices across corporate and operational environments.

You will bring:

• Certificate IV or higher in Occupational Health and Safety.
• ICAM or TapRooT Lead Investigator qualification, a current driver's licence and Construction Induction Card.
• At least five years’ experience in a safety management role, ideally within construction, oil and gas, pipeline operations and/or a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, standards and best-practice safety management.
• Demonstrated experience administering and maintaining health and safety systems, policies and processes.
• Experience participating in or leading accreditation audits; FSC accreditation experience will be highly regarded.
• Proven ability to develop clear, accurate and engaging training materials for a range of audiences. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and investigation skills, with the ability to identify corrective actions and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, influencing, planning and organisational skills.
• A resilient, collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements and positively influence business improvement.

Role location & travel

This role is based in Spiecapag Australia's Brisbane office and supports projects and business operations across Australia. The successful candidate will be willing to travel and provide short-term onsite coverage as required, including working under FIFO or DIDO arrangements.

Spiecapag Australia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who currently live in Australia and hold approved Australian working rights, including permanent, temporary, student or spousal visa working rights.