Safety, Facilities & Security Lead: Build a Safer Site

StandardAero; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite car parking

Training & career development

Community events

Job summary

StandardAero in Australia seeks a Safety Facilities and Security leader to influence safety culture, lead fire safety as Chief Fire Warden, and manage facilities and site security. You will work with senior leaders and operations, driving risk reduction and regulatory compliance across the site.

Responsibilities include developing the Health & Safety Management System, coordinating training and toolbox talks, and overseeing incident reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety / Environmental.
• Minimum 5 Years EHS Manager Experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and electronic safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety, emergency response, ergonomics and workers compensation.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, compressor systems and other facility support functions.
• Current First Aid, CPR.
• High level understanding and implementation of safety plans with the ability to review and implement changes.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (locally and internationally).
• Ability to work autonomously and with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the health and safety culture.
• Promote health and safety policies and liaise with external agencies/regulators.
• Act as Lead on Fire safety as Chief Fire Warden.
• Assist with rehabilitation and return-to-work processes.
• Develop and maintain Health & Safety Management System.
• Manage training courses relating to health and safety policies.
• Coordinate toolbox talks with Production Supervisor and Manager Operations & Engineering.
• Undertake risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Assist Safety Manager with reporting schemes and investigation processes.
• Participate in EHS audits (internal and external).
• Assist in facilities management and liaise with external contractors.
• Raise facilities safety issues to the General Manager for decision.
• Respond to maintenance requests and coordinate purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain maintenance register.
• Take ownership of site security issues.
• Coordinate Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

OH&S knowledge

Communication skills

Autonomy

MS Office proficiency

Emergency response

Ergonomics

Workers compensation

HVAC knowledge

First Aid/CPR

Safety plans implementation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety / Environmental

Tools

Safety Management System

Incident investigation tools

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Safety

Reporting to the Manager Safety Facilities and Security, you will work closely with senior leaders and the operations teams to influence and strengthen our safety culture. Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the development of the health and safety culture where all staff are aware of and actively participate in safety initiatives.
• Promote health and safety policies and ensure adherence by employees liaising where necessary with external agencies/regulators and industry groups
• Act as Lead on Fire safety for the site, taking on role of Chief Fire Warden
• Assist with rehabilitation and return-to-work process and oversee suitable duties programs with respective managers and HR.
• Develop and maintain Health & Safety Management system.
  
  

Job Description

Your Next Role

Safety

Reporting to the Manager Safety Facilities and Security, you will work closely with senior leaders and the operations teams to influence and strengthen our safety culture. Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the development of the health and safety culture where all staff are aware of and actively participate in safety initiatives.
• Promote health and safety policies and ensure adherence by employees liaising where necessary with external agencies/regulators and industry groups
• Act as Lead on Fire safety for the site, taking on role of Chief Fire Warden
• Assist with rehabilitation and return-to-work process and oversee suitable duties programs with respective managers and HR.
• Develop and maintain Health & Safety Management system.
  
  

Training

• Manage training courses or new and existing employees as they relate to health and safety policies and regulatory training/assessment requirements.
• Co-ordinate toolbox talk material in conjunction with Production Supervisor and Manager Operations & Engineering.
  
  

Compliance

• Undertake risk assessments and hazard identification to ensure the site remains compliant and risks are identified and managed.
  
  

Reporting

• Assist the Safety Manager with the safety reporting scheme and occurrence reporting systems including initiation of reporting, investigation and resolution/mitigation.
  
  

Auditing

• Participate in EHS audits (both internal and external) including preparation, resolution of non-compliance and review of observations.
  
  

Facilities Management

• Assist in the implementation of environmental strategies, for example, strategies for sustainable development, resource conservation, and waste reduction that align with corporate objectives.
• Take ownership of facilities management including development of a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Liaise with and manage external contractors to provide services.
• Raise facilities management safety issues to the General Manager for decision and resolution in a timely manner.
• Promptly respond to maintenance requests and coordinate purchase orders with stakeholders
• Develop and maintain maintenance register
  
  

Security Management

• Take ownership of site security issues, including but not limited to employee security, site security and management of security events in liaison with the General Manager and Manager Human Resources.
  
  

Other Duties

• Actively participating and assisting in coordinating Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying process efficiencies and supporting implementation
  
  

Essential

Your Qualifications Experience and Skills include:

Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety / Environmental

Minimum 5 Years EHS Manager Experience

Strong communication skills

Highly proficient in internet-based programs – word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook and electronic safety systems.

Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety, emergency response, ergonomics and workers compensation

Knowledge of HVAC systems, compressor systems and other facility support functions

Current First Aid, CPR

High level understanding, and implementation of safety plans with the ability to review and implement changes

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (locally and internationally)

Ability to work autonomously and with little direction

Desirable

Strong working knowledge of Incident investigation e.g., ICAM/TAPROOT

Auditing experience

Fire Safety qualification

Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessing

Intermediate knowledge of Industrial Hygiene programs

Aviation industry experience

Basic knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Protection Act and regulations

Benefits you will enjoy!

• Attractive salary
• Clean, safe working environment with a close-knit team
• Training and career development opportunities
• Social activities including participation in community support events
• Onsite car parking
  
  

Apply today and start your Aerospace journey with us.

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

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