National EHS Manager

Schindler Lifts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

10% Bonus

Annual bonus opportunity

Birthday leave

Educational assistance and development

Employee discount program

Social and wellbeing initiatives

Modern office facilities in Alexandria

Career growth opportunities within Sch

Job summary

Schindler Lifts Australia is seeking a National EHS Manager to lead the national Environment, Health & Safety strategy and management system from our Alexandria, NSW site. You will provide expert leadership and support to operational teams nationwide, ensuring compliance with Australian WHS legislation while promoting a proactive safety culture.

You will drive continuous improvement, reduce risk, and deliver best-practice safety outcomes across the business, with opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Trade qualification highly regarded, or significant experience in blue-collar environments.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a senior EHS leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading safety management systems and driving safety culture.
• Experience managing audits, incident investigations and corrective action programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Schindler's EHS Management System nationally.
• Drive safety strategy, objectives and initiatives to support a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, codes and company requirements.
• Develop, implement and monitor national audit, inspection and observation programs.
• Manage internal and external EHS audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Provide expert EHS advice, coaching and support to operational leaders.
• Lead and coordinate EHS training and awareness programs.
• Monitor and analyse safety performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Manage relationships with external regulatory bodies and investigations.
• Facilitate branch safety committees and injury management initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Coaching leaders

Analytical reporting

Education

WHS/OH&S qualification

Trade qualification (highly regarded)

Job description

WHY JOIN SCHINDLER?

At Schindler, we are all about our culture. We invest in our people through ongoing development, career progression opportunities and a supportive team environment. As a global industry leader, we offer job stability, opportunities to grow both personally and professionally, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a safety-focused organisation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced National EHS Manager to join our team based in Alexandria, NSW.

Reporting to the Head of Field Quality & Excellence, this position is responsible for leading and driving Schindler Australia's Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy and management system across the business. You will provide expert leadership, guidance and support to operational teams nationally, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company standards while fostering a proactive safety culture.

You will play a key role in ensuring continuous improvement, reducing risk and achieving best-practice safety outcomes.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• 12% Superannuation
• 10% Bonus
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Birthday leave
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Social and wellbeing initiatives
• Modern office facilities in Alexandria
• Career growth opportunities within a global organisation

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Formal qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Trade qualification highly regarded, or significant experience within a manufacturing, construction, industrial or similar blue-collar environment
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a senior EHS leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading safety management systems and driving organisational safety culture
• Experience managing audits, incident investigations and corrective action programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
• Proven ability to coach and support leaders at all levels of the organisation
• Strong analytical, reporting and continuous improvement capabilities
• Knowledge of lift industry operations and safety requirements will be highly regarded

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Schindler's EHS Management System nationally
• Drive the company's safety strategy, objectives and initiatives to support a strong safety culture
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice and company requirements
• Develop, implement and monitor national audit, inspection and observation programs
• Manage internal and external EHS audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions
• Provide expert EHS advice, coaching and support to operational leaders and employees
• Lead and coordinate EHS training, education and awareness programs
• Monitor and analyse safety performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives
• Manage relationships with external regulatory bodies and support investigations where required
• Facilitate branch safety committees and support injury management initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, risk management and best-practice safety programs
• Lead and develop the national EHS team to deliver high-performance outcomes
• Promote and champion Schindler's commitment to achieving zero workplace injuries

ABOUT SCHINDLER

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the world's leading elevator and escalator companies, operating in over 100 countries and employing more than 64,000 people globally. In Australia, we employ over 1,200 people who design, install, maintain and modernise mobility solutions for buildings across the country. We are proud of our strong safety culture, innovative technology and commitment to developing our people.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.