Program Manager Safety Improvement Program

Urban Utilities; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary Packaging options

Corporate discounts across Health insurance

18 weeks of paid parental leave

Flexibility options such as 9-day fortnights

Job summary

Urban Utilities is seeking a Program Manager for the Safety Improvement Program to oversee the Health Safety Wellbeing Improvement initiatives within the Operations and Maintenance team. The role requires strong leadership in managing projects that ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have at least five years in a leadership role, experience in safety transformations, and qualifications in engineering or safety management. This position is part of a fixed-term contract until December 2027, based in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Experience delivering safety transformation projects within a large complex organisation.
• Ability to lead commercial agreements with Delivery Partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Health Safety Wellbeing Improvement Program.
• Manage, implement and execute projects within O&M included in the Safety Improvement Program.
• Guide and coordinate project and change managers delivering initiatives.

Skills

Team management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Safety transformation projects

Education

Qualifications in Engineering, Safety Management, or Program/Project Management

Post graduate qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

Your opportunity

Our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team has an opportunity for a Program Manager–Safety Improvement Program to lead the implementation of the Health Safety Wellbeing Improvement Program within the O&M team on a fixed term contract to December 2027.

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Improvement Program (HSWIP) is an enterprise-wide formal, structured program of works aimed at delivering projects targeted at improving Urban Utilities compliance to legislative and industry standards.

The Program Manager will be responsible for the management, implementation and execution of projects within O&M included in the scope of the Safety Improvement Program, while playing a key leadership role in guiding and coordinating project and change managers delivering these initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Control of Work (Permit to Work)
• Fatality Risk Management
• Chain of Responsibility
• Electrical Safety

About you

• Team management and delivery of a works portfolio, within a large complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead commercial agreements with Delivery Partners (from high value/complexity to basic supplier contracts) to deliver business outcomes
• Demonstrated superior stakeholder management and collaboration on business transformation activities, with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience delivering safety transformation projects within a large complex organisation.

Management Experience

• Experienced in leading, mentoring, and guiding teams delegating tasks, reviewing work quality, and helping others develop in their roles.
• Strong motivation to be a supportive leader who inspires and develops teams
• Min 5 years’ experience in a leadership role

Qualifications, Certificates & Licences:

• Qualifications in Engineering, Safety Management, or Program/Project Management
• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant field highly regarded
• Current Driver’s Licence

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

How to Apply

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Please note: applicants will be required to undergo background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at [e-mail]