Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Business Partner

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Business Partner to join our Queensland team in Brisbane. The role partners with regional leaders to deliver governance, compliance and practical HSE support across field operations, projects and client engagements.

You will develop and monitor local HSE strategies, provide training and coaching, lead risk reviews and incident investigations, and help maintain external certifications while driving continual improvement and safer outcomes for

Qualifications

• Diploma OH&S or equivalent and Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role in high-risk industries.
• Strong knowledge of Work Health and Safety Legislation and Safety in Design.
• Experience with contractor management and incident investigations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and monitor local HSE strategies, systems and processes to protect staff and strengthen HSE culture.
• Provide practical HSE advice, training and mentoring to leaders and teams implementing the HSE Management System.
• Carry out risk and assurance reviews of HSE project documentation, including contractor management and Safety in Design.
• Support compliance by identifying applicable legal HSE requirements and communicating changes.
• Coordinate incident and hazard investigations, share learnings and drive corrective actions.
• Support workers' compensation claims management, rehabilitation and return-to-work coordination.
• Support external HSE certification maintenance across the region and monitor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HSE Knowledge

Influencing skills

Risk assessment

Education

Diploma OH&S or equivalent

Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment

Tools

Bowtie

HAZOP

HAZID

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Business Partner

In response to continued growth in our business, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Business Partner to join our Queensland Health, Safety & Environment team in Brisbane.

The position plays a key role in supporting regional HSE requirements across Queensland through effective business partnering with leaders and teams. You will deliver health and safety governance and compliance that manages risk, maintains our licence to operate, and helps the business win and deliver work safely. The role provides practical HSE advice, coaching and support to employees and leaders, including field-based operations, projects and client-facing activities across the region.

In this role, you will:

• Assist in developing, delivering and monitoring local HSE strategies, systems, processes and practical solutions to protect staff health, safety and welfare, prevent environmental harm and strengthen HSE culture.


• Provide practical HSE advice, training, coaching and mentoring to build capability and support leaders and teams in implementing the HSE Management System.


• Undertake risk and assurance reviews of HSE project documentation, including contractor management and Safety in Design.


• Support compliance and obligation management by identifying applicable legal and other HSE requirements, communicating changes and evaluating regional compliance.


• Coordinate timely incident and hazard investigations, share learnings, and develop and monitor corrective actions to support continual improvement.


• Support health and injury management, including regional workers' compensation claims, rehabilitation and return-to-work coordination.


• Support assurance activities and continual improvement to maintain applicable external HSE certifications across the region.


• Monitor and report HSE performance, trends and emerging risks to inform leadership decisions and improvement priorities.


• Provide client bid and HSE framework support to help the business respond to client requirements and win and deliver work safely.

What you will bring to the team

• Diploma OH&S or equivalent and Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment


• 5 years’ experience in a similar role, within high-risk industries


• Strong working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Legislation, including Safety in Design requirements


• Knowledge of Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act would be an advantage.


• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including sound consultation and negotiation skills


• Experience in the facilitation of HSE Risk Management tools and methodologies (e.g. Bowtie, HAZOP and HAZID)


• Experience in managing workers' compensation claims and rehabilitation.
  

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

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