Safety Systems & Assurance Lead

South East Water Corporation; Australia; Hybride; AUD 160 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

My Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health checks

Flexible working (hybrid)

Leave purchasing

Cultural and ceremonial leave

Study leave

Onsite cafe

Parking

Résumé du poste

South East Water in Australia is seeking a Safety Systems & Assurance Lead to govern and enhance the organisation's Safety Management System (SMS), aligning with ISO 45001 and legislative requirements. You will partner with operational leaders and contractors to drive improvements and assure critical safety controls across the business.

You will develop policies, lead risk-based assurance programs, monitor regulatory changes, and provide expert advice on governance, audits and corrective

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience developing, implementing and maintaining Safety Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of OHS legislation and ISO 45001.
• Experience developing assurance frameworks, audit programs, and control verification processes.
• Experience managing critical risks and controls.
• Strong contractor safety management experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Systems-thinking with practical, sustainable outcomes.
• Auditing experience or qualifications are highly regarded.

Responsabilités

• Lead and continuously improve South East Water’s Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure compliance with legislation, ISO 45001 and best practice.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, standards, procedures and critical safety documentation.
• Lead the Safety Assurance Framework, including risk and control management, assurance activities and reporting.
• Monitor legislative changes, identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead contractor safety programs, assurance processes and contractor risk management activities.
• Provide expert advice on safety governance, audits and corrective actions.
• Analyse safety data, trends and assurance findings to strengthen risk controls and inform decisions.
• Partner with leaders and operational teams to improve safety capability, systems and outcomes across the organisation.

Connaissances

SMS development

OHS knowledge

Assurance frameworks

Critical risks & controls

Contractor safety management

Analytical & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Systems thinking

Auditing experience

Formation

Occupational Health & Safety degree

Description du poste

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We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

The role

As our Safety Systems & Assurance Lead, you will be the subject matter expert responsible for the governance, development and ongoing enhancement of South East Water's Safety Management System (SMS).

Working closely with operational leaders, Health & Safety Advisors and contractors, you will:

• Lead and continuously improve South East Water’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with legislation, ISO 45001 and industry best practice.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, standards, procedures and critical safety documentation.
• Lead the Safety Assurance Framework, including critical risk and control management, assurance activities and performance reporting.
• Monitor legislative changes, identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Lead contractor safety programs, assurance processes and contractor risk management activities.
• Provide expert advice on safety governance, compliance, audits and corrective actions.
• Analyse safety data, trends and assurance findings to strengthen risk controls and inform decision-making.
• Partner with leaders and operational teams to improve safety capability, systems and outcomes across the organisation.

Who are you?

You are a highly capable safety professional who combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

You'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience developing, implementing and maintaining Safety Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation, regulatory requirements and ISO 45001.
• Experience developing assurance frameworks, audit programs and control verification processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing critical risks and critical controls.
• Strong contractor safety management experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and report writing skills.
• Proven ability to influence, engage and build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A systems-thinking approach with a focus on practical and sustainable outcomes.
• Auditing experience or qualifications will be highly regarded.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years anda 2026 Finalist in the Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards ‘Flexible Working’ category.

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room and an onsite cafe.
• Limited free onsite and offsite car parking available, as well as pay-as-you-go parking options nearby.
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at [e-mail].

Keen to make an impact?

We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Wednesday 18th November 2026!

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.