Health & Safety Manager – Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane) - (181330)
About Us At HDR, we specialise in architecture, engineering, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.
HDR supports an inclusive and diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realisations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Health & Safety Manager – Australia Are you passionate about safeguarding people and projects while championing health, safety, and wellbeing? Do you seek a fulfilling part-time role with a leading organisation in the architecture and engineering consultancy sector?
Join HDR as our Health & Safety Manager - Australia and play a key role in ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our team across Australia. This part-time position is being offered for 3 days per week and can be based in any of our major offices, including Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
In the role of Health & Safety Manager – Australia, we'll count on you in the following areas:
Safety Champion & Leadership: Act as the primary advocate for health, wellbeing, and safety, providing expert advice and visible leadership in this area.Safety Management: Oversee health and safety planning, coordinate and deliver health and safety training, review SWMS/safety documentation and support initiatives across a range of sectors and projects.Safety Coordination: Chair the Australian Safety Committee and prepare monthly safety performance reports, support SH&E program implementation, project manage safety initiatives and review incident reporting and investigations.Wellbeing & Psychosocial Safety: Work with the Operational Leadership and Human Resources teams to develop and implement strategies to address psychosocial risks and enhance support services for our teams.Why This Role Is Perfect for You: Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy the balance of a part-time position with 3 days per week, allowing you to manage your work-life balance effectively.Impactful Leadership: Lead as a visible champion for health, wellbeing, and safety across our projects and teams.Diverse Responsibilities: From coordinating health and safety training to managing psychosocial risk and wellbeing initiatives, no two days will be the same.Global Engagement: Engage with HDR's global safety system and collaborate with international safety coordinators while focusing on local initiatives that make a difference to our people.Supportive Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the field of health and safety.About You: 3+ years of technical experience in health and safety management, ideally within an architecture and engineering consultancy.Experience working in health and safety management in an office environment and a project/site environment.Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Health & Safety preferred; Tertiary Qualifications are a plus.In-depth knowledge of mental health, psychosocial risk management, and the ability to foster a culture of wellbeing.Excellent communication skills including experience producing high quality reports, training, briefings, articles and other project related documentation for a range of audiences.Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence outcomes.Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and adaptability.Willingness to travel across HDR's Australian offices.Required Qualifications A minimum of 3 years technical experience or educational equivalent (minimum of associate degree) in occupational health/safety related field.Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Knowledge of OSHA & ANSI regulatory standards.Ability to instruct and facilitate Safety, Health and Environmental training courses.Team-oriented with exceptional written and oral skills in support of company SH&E requirements.An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary LocationAustralia-NSW-Sydney
Other LocationsAustralia-QLD-Brisbane, Australia-VIC-Melbourne
IndustryHealth & Safety
SchedulePart-time
Employee StatusRegular
Job PostingSep 15, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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