WHSE Leader: Safety, Compliance & Risk

Wabtec Corporation; Brisbane; In loco; AUD 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Training commensurate with experience

Rewards & Recognition Program

Birthday Leave

Discounted health insurance

Novated Leasing options

Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths,,

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Wabtec Corporation in Brisbane seeks an experienced WHSE Manager to lead health, safety and environment across projects and operations. You will partner with leaders to ensure compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, and deliver sustainable WHSE outcomes.

The role focuses on governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with accountability for WHSE systems, audits and continuous improvement. Candidates should have 10+ years in WHSE leadership and travel as required.

Competenze

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Work Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in WHSE leadership roles within high-risk industries.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major projects, construction, rail, mining, infrastructure or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience leading incident investigations using recognised methodologies such as ICAM, TapRooT or equivalent.
• ISO Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification and practical auditing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Ability to travel to operational and project sites as required.

Mansioni

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's WHSE strategy, systems and programs.
• Promote and foster a positive WHSE culture through visible leadership, coaching and engagement with leaders and employees.
• Provide expert WHSE advice and guidance to management, employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant WHS legislation, environmental obligations, company standards and client requirements.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve WHSE management systems, policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Monitor legislative and industry developments and ensure organisational compliance with evolving requirements.
• Lead organisational risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments and critical risk control management.
• Oversee WHSE audits, inspections and assurance activities to verify compliance and system effectiveness.
• Monitor, analyse and report WHSE performance, trends and key performance indicators to leadership.
• Lead the investigation of incidents, injuries, environmental events and near misses, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure regulatory reporting obligations are met and maintain professional relationships with relevant authorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through the analysis of WHSE performance data, audit outcomes and industry best practice.
• Partner with operational and project leaders to integrate WHSE requirements into business planning, project delivery and operational activities.
• Support business growth through WHSE contributions to tender submissions, client engagements and contractor management processes.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and other key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop WHSE personnel to build organisational capability and support succession planning.
• Represent the organisation as the subject matter expert and trusted advisor on all WHSE matters.
• Promote alignment and accountability for WHSE outcomes across all business functions and levels of the organisation.

Conoscenze

WHSE Leadership

Incident Investigation

Auditing

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

MS Office Proficiency

Travel Flexibility

Formazione

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in WHS

Strumenti

ICAM

TapRooT

Descrizione del lavoro

Wabtec Corporation in Brisbane seeks an experienced WHSE Manager to lead health, safety and environment across projects and operations. You will partner with leaders to ensure compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, and deliver sustainable WHSE outcomes.

The role focuses on governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with accountability for WHSE systems, audits and continuous improvement. Candidates should have 10+ years in WHSE leadership and travel as required.