Senior Safety & Risk Governance Lead

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology seeks a Senior Manager, Planning, Risk & Safety to lead the Safety and Health Management System and provide governance across the university.

You will advise on WSH compliance, drive risk-aware safety culture, and coordinate governance activities. The role reports to the Deputy Director and covers complex, university-wide safety initiatives and board-level updates.

Qualifications

• MOM registered WSHO with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in safety governance, audit or compliance function in a large org.
• Experience developing or reviewing safety management systems and policies.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive safety improvements.
• Strong knowledge of WSH legislation, Singapore Standards and ISO 45001:2018.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and continual improvement of the Safety and Health Management System.
• Provide governance, assurance and advisory oversight across the University.
• Advise stakeholders to strengthen compliance with WSH requirements and codes.
• Review safety policies and policies for improvement and governance.
• Lead governance audits and inspections to assess compliance and improvements.
• Lead investigations of high-impact incidents and actions.
• Serve as Secretariat to the Health, Safety and Environment Committee; plan meetings and draft minutes.
• Present safety governance updates to Senior Management and Board-level audiences.
• Lead safety capability-building initiatives and promote safety culture university-wide.
• Manage projects from conception to execution.

Skills

WSHO

Safety governance

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or related fields

Job description

Singapore Institute of Technology seeks a Senior Manager, Planning, Risk & Safety to lead the Safety and Health Management System and provide governance across the university.

You will advise on WSH compliance, drive risk-aware safety culture, and coordinate governance activities. The role reports to the Deputy Director and covers complex, university-wide safety initiatives and board-level updates.