MGM, a family-owned business with a rich 65-year history in the bulk haulage industry, is a name you can trust. Our long-standing reputation and commitment to excellence and safety make us a secure and stable choice. We serve mining companies that require bulk haulage, storage, ship loading, and stockpile management services. The company employs over 550 people.

We are seeking an experienced executive with a proven track record in health, safety, environment, and compliance (HSEC) sectors to lead and implement key initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of managing organisational systems, processes, procedures, and programs.  

Reporting to the CEO and an important member of the leadership team, you will work to develop the HSEC strategy further to be aligned with key business objectives and lead its implementation. Through coaching, guidance, and governance activities, we expect you to partner and connect with operational managers and clients to simplify ways of working and improve  risk management and performance outcomes for sustainable business values while leading a dedicated team of multi-disciplined professionals.

With a promising trajectory of significant growth across all business areas in the next few years, this role offers an exciting challenge and ample opportunities for learning and development. You will be required to collaborate and coach our leaders, spread across Western Australia, during this period of immense company growth.

As a leader in our organisation, you will be crucial in ensuring that our divisional leadership teams adhere to legislative and company requirements and maintain a zero-harm environment. Your strong leadership skills will be instrumental in this process, underscoring the significance and responsibility of this position.

Lead and drive our culture with the critical attributes of:

• Sense of Urgency
• Strive to Succeed
• Professional Hunger
• Respecting Others Time
• Individual Accountability Supported by the Team

Key Responsibilities

• Further develop the HSEC management strategies and implementations
• Provide operational advice and mentoring on HSEC obligations and duties 
• Ensure business compliance with industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations
• Develop and maintain HSEC systems and platforms 
• Drive simplified and effective safe working procedures
• Oversee workers' compensation and RTW programs
• Lead and manage HSEC metrics and reporting for learning and continuous improvement
• Assist with tenders, contracts, and develop and lead positive client relationships
• Assist in the delivery of the organisational environmental, social and governance strategy
• Monitor and measure environmental factors to reduce the impact of emmisions 
• Lead and facilitate all incident reporting and investigations to determine contributing factors and root cause
• Manage the drug and alcohol testing program across all business units
• Drive organisational change in a fast-growing business
• Lead and develop the HSEC team to ensure best practice delivery
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve performance, recording and reporting systems and processes.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups

Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in a strategic and operational HSEQ role, ideally gained in transport or mining
• Demonstrated strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Exposure to a blue-collar environment is essential
• A consultative and situational management style
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Sophisticated communication skills to deliver effective messaging across multiple levels within the organisation
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong knowledge of OHS/WHS and the interpretation of legislation into practice
• Ability to flex between strategic and operational activities
• Ability to promote safer outcomes through company culture and application of best practices
• Ability to travel within Australia 
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office suite and HSEQ systems
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills
• Exceptional internal and external customer service

To apply for this position please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the ‘Apply for this Job’ button.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and applications close 20 November 2024. 

MGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.