Ehs specialist (wellcamp)

Overview

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is advancing the MQ-28 Ghost Bat program, a key capability for the Australian Defence Force. The MQ-28 Production Facility at Wellcamp will support manufacturing and assembly of this next‐generation unmanned combat air vehicle. BDA seeks an EHS Specialist to support safety, health and environmental excellence across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering, operations, facilities and program teams to identify hazards, support risk controls and contribute to a safe, compliant and efficient workplace.
• Support the early factory fit‐out phase, including plant and equipment installation and commissioning activities.
• Assist with EHS review processes, inspections, risk assessments, incident follow‐up and environmental, health and safety compliance activities.
• Support maintenance and improvement of EHS performance under Boeing's safety management system and help build a positive, safety‐first culture.
• Review plant layout, workflow and facility configuration to enable safe movement of people and materials, effective segregation, machine guarding and emergency egress.
• Assist with safety‐in‐design and other key review processes during installation and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Contribute to process safety activities, including support for hazardous materials handling, storage and environmental protection requirements.
• Support industrial hygiene activities such as noise, air quality, lighting, thermal comfort and ergonomics assessments.
• Review drawings, 3D models and facility designs to identify potential EHS impacts and improvement opportunities.
• Work with production, engineering, facilities and program teams to develop EHS management plans, risk assessments and site procedures.
• Participate in inspections, audits and incident investigations, and support corrective and preventive action tracking.
• Assist in the development and implementation of site EHS programs, standards, procedures and training.
• Monitor and report on compliance with EHS requirements and identify emerging risks.
• Support review of new regulations, industry standards and guidance, and assess their impact on the program.
• Contribute to a collaborative, safety‐first culture in a new manufacturing workplace.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Health, Safety, Environment, Engineering or related discipline, plus 2–5 years of experience in EHS, industrial safety, design safety, manufacturing or similar environments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exposure to or experience supporting design and fit‐out activities such as safety‐in‐design, plant/equipment installation or commissioning.
• Basic‐to‐strong understanding of factory layout and risk management, including safe movement, ergonomics, emergency egress, machine guarding and segregation of hazardous activities.
• Understanding of facility systems such as HVAC, fire suppression, electrical and waste management with an EHS compliance focus.
• Experience supporting hazardous materials and chemical management, including storage, handling, labelling and spill response.
• Awareness of industrial hygiene principles such as noise, air quality, thermal comfort, lighting and ergonomics.
• Experience in incident investigations, root‐cause analysis and tracking corrective actions.
• Knowledge of ISO45001 and ISO14001 frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation, regulatory obligations and reporting requirements.
• Robust communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across teams.
• Good time‐management and prioritisation skills in a fast‐paced environment.
• Willingness to be on‐site at Wellcamp and meet Defence security and ITAR requirements; eligibility for and willingness to obtain relevant defence clearances is required.

Other Desired Criteria

• Working knowledge of the Defence or aerospace industry.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or project‐based environments.
• Exposure to design reviews, constructability reviews or engineering safety processes.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Security Requirements

Applicants must be Australian citizens to meet defence security requirements and be eligible for Defence clearances.

Location

Wellcamp (Toowoomba Regional Airport), Queensland, Australia.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds, including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.