WHSE Lead: Strategic Safety & Governance in Defence

ASC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and challenging work with a DeD

10 additional days of leave

Generous parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

A diverse and supportive environment

Discounts and exclusive offers from AU

Job summary

ASC is Australia’s submarine company driving the Nation’s defence programs from Osborne, SA. We are seeking a WHSE leader to develop and run the Work Health, Safety and Environment Management System across a complex program, ensuring governance, compliance and assurance are embedded into operations.

You will lead a team of WHS Advisors, drive governance frameworks, influence safety culture, and partner with executives and project teams to deliver robust WHSE outcomes across the Build Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in WHS or related field.
• Proven experience in high-risk, complex environments such as defence, construction or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the WHSE Management System and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with WHSE legislation, regulations and standards.
• Establish and maintain assurance, audit, reporting and performance monitoring processes.
• Partner with leaders to foster a positive safety culture and informed decision-making on WHSE matters.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to WHSE team members.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leaders on WHSE performance and risk.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including international partners, to achieve WHSE outcomes.

Skills

WHS leadership

Governance

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety

Job description

ASC is Australia’s submarine company driving the Nation’s defence programs from Osborne, SA. We are seeking a WHSE leader to develop and run the Work Health, Safety and Environment Management System across a complex program, ensuring governance, compliance and assurance are embedded into operations.

You will lead a team of WHS Advisors, drive governance frameworks, influence safety culture, and partner with executives and project teams to deliver robust WHSE outcomes across the Build Program.