Health and Safety Manager - CQ/NQ
Job No:
CA5700
Location:
Gladstone
Based in tropical Central Queensland, we are searching for a well-rounded and seasoned senior safety and health professional. You will join Cement Australia's largest site and flagship operation's leadership team in Gladstone, reporting directly to the site General Manager. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and tactical safety direction to the line leadership and general workforce, not only for our Gladstone site, but for our regional operations throughout Northern Queensland.
About us:
An icon of the Australian cement industry, Cement Australia is the nation’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.
Whilst cement is in the name, the business portfolio is diverse, comprising a series of heavy industrial manufacturing operations, coal and limestone mines, bulk distribution transport fleet, rail and shipping interactions and hazardous waste treatment and alternative fuel production (Geocycle).
As an organisation, we offer our employees work-life balance, a close-knit and collaborative team whilst providing you with the tools and opportunity to make your mark as our Safety and Health leader of the region. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, productive and sustainable business and are looking for like-minded professionals who align with our company values and have a focus on supporting a positive safety culture.
About the role:
The role will be a crucial part of the Gladstone site's senior leadership team. You will be the subject matter expert for Safety and Health onsite as well as the wider northern Queensland region. You will have ownership of the Safety and Health component of the site’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management System (SHEQMS).
Other key components of the role include:
- Maintain current understanding and company alignment of Safety and Health regulatory requirements and educate site stakeholders to ensure compliance
- Ensure relevant training needs analyses are maintained for all Safety and Health related compliance training. Support Line Leadership training delivery
- Foster a wider awareness and understanding of behavioral safety onsite
- Support the internal/external Group Safety Audit Program
- Develop programs that improve the awareness and capability of the operations around the identification of critical risks and controls and implementation of company-wide and local safe systems of work.
- Liaise, under direction/guidance of Site Manager with Government and Industry bodies on health and safety issues or site regulatory requirements and constraints
- Maintain clear and constant communication with direct and matrix managers with respect to operations priorities, risks, issues and opportunities
- Provide coaching for line leadership in the work required to understand and implement the SHEQMS to the required standard including ongoing maintenance and improvement of the system
- Management of health monitoring/health surveillance programs, as well as injury management and workers compensation elements
- Partner with the Central Functions (People and Safety and Sustainability) in developing, implementing and maintaining employee health and wellness programs aligned to operational risks and current industry practices
About you:
To be considered for this role, you will be a leader in your safety and health field and have vast heavy industry experience as a senior Health & Safety professional, whilst demonstrating an outstanding level of business acumen. The ability to influence at all levels of the business, not just at site, is a key facet of this role. You will be dealing in every area of our business from the shop floor teams to the company CEO. Thus, the ability to relate to all levels of our business is a non-negotiable.
Other crucial components of your background will include:
- Proven success in a similar role within a heavy industrial, transport, manufacturing or mining environment
- Strong influencing, relationship building and negotiating skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science (preferred) and/or Masters level qualification in Health and Safety would be ideal, but not essential
- Demonstrated results of site safety and wellness improvements
- Understanding and interpretation of QLD Workplace Health and Safety and Workers Compensation Legislation
- Experience in maintaining a management system certified to ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001
- Understanding of budgeting and project management
- Lead Auditor certification is desirable
- Ability to influence safety and change at all levels within an organisation, not just at site
- ICAM Lead Investigator or equivalent essential
- Current drivers license and ability to undertake periodic travel by road and air
Why work for Cement Australia:
- Australia’s largest and highly respected cement manufacturing site
- Engaged, collaborative and diverse team
- Tropical lifestyle and strong local community
- Site General Manager focused on partnering with leadership team to drive and deliver realistic, achievable, and safe outcomes for the site - on time and within budget
- We are known for our culture onsite at Gladstone and pride ourselves as a unified team
- Large enough to be the best, small enough to treat employees as family
If you believe you have what we are looking for please submit your CV and application letter via ‘apply’ or through our website. Applications close 29 November 2020.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and a background check as well as travel to site.
Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity employer and open to residents of Australia with valid working rights. Please apply directly as submissions from third party agencies will not be accepted at this time.
Build your dream career and lifestyle with Australia’s largest and most respected cement manufacturer and innovator.