WHSE Manager

Wabtec Corporation; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

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Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Brisbane, QLD, is seeking a WHSE Manager to lead Work Health, Safety and Environmental performance across projects and operations. The role partners with project teams to ensure compliance with legislation, standards and client expectations, while fostering a proactive safety culture.

You will develop and maintain WHSE systems, conduct risk assessments, audits and incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in rail industry or related high-risk sector.
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Work Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' WHSE leadership experience in high-risk environments.
• Experience supporting major projects, construction, rail, mining or infrastructure operations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and best practice.
• Experience leading incident investigations using ICAM, TapRooT or equivalent.
• ISO Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification with auditing experience.
• Ability to travel to operational and project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of WHSE strategy, systems and programs.
• Promote a positive WHSE culture through leadership and engagement with leaders and employees.
• Provide expert WHSE advice to management, employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, environmental obligations, company standards and client requirements.
• Establish and improve WHSE management systems, policies and governance.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance.
• Lead risk management activities including hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Oversee WHSE audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Monitor WHSE performance and report KPIs to leadership.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory reporting obligations are met and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement from WHSE performance data and audits.
• Partner with operations to integrate WHSE into planning and delivery.
• Support tender submissions and contractor management with WHSE input.
• Develop relationships with clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Lead WHSE personnel development and succession planning.
• Represent the organisation as WHSE subject matter expert.
• Promote alignment and accountability for WHSE outcomes across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigations

Travel availability

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma WHS

Certificate IV Training & Assessment

ISO Internal Auditor/Lead Auditor

Drug & Alcohol Testing qualification

Job description

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Who will you be working with?

Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back‑of‑fice solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction

Where is the position located?

The role will be based in Banyo (Nudgee Road), QLD - free onsite parking!

How will you make a difference?

The WHSE Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in the management of Work Health, Safety and Environmental (WHSE) performance across the organisation's projects and operations. The role partners closely with operational and project teams to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, company standards and client expectations, while fostering a proactive safety culture that supports safe, efficient and successful business outcomes.

The WHSE Manager provides expert advice, coaching and support to leaders, supervisors, employees and contractors, ensuring risks are effectively managed, WHSE systems remain effective, and continuous improvement is embedded across all areas of the business. The role is accountable for driving WHSE excellence through leadership, governance, risk management, compliance and stakeholder engagement.

What will your typical day look like?

• 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.

What do we want to know about you?

• Minimum 5 years’ Rail industry experience.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to travel to operational and project sites as required.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing qualification.
• Experience working within multi-site project environments.

Applicants must have current working rights in Australia/Singapore/South Korea/Hong Kong. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background and criminal history check.

We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response.

We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.