Health & Safety Operations Lead — Pipeline Projects

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

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