The Workplace Health, Safety and Environment (WHSE) Manager and Safety Manager – APAC is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving regional health and safety strategies that protect personnel, safeguard company assets, and support business growth. This role designs forward-thinking, risk-based WHSE programs while ensuring regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. It plays a critical leadership role in overseeing health and safety governance for major business and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with Cubic's operational priorities and customer expectations
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Design, implement, and manage region-wide, best practice forward-looking WHSE programs aligned to Cubic's business goals, values, and compliance obligations.
* Develop and promote a culture of proactive risk identification, prevention, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with global WHSE leaders to align APAC initiatives with global strategies and frameworks.
* Provide expert WHSE support for major capital and operational projects across the APAC region, from bid to delivery.
* Ensure safety management systems and controls are embedded into project lifecycle planning.
* Conduct safety reviews, audits, and readiness assessments to de-risk project delivery and meet customer and contractual obligations.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with regional legislation, industry standards, and client HSE requirements (e.g., WHS Act, Rail Safety National Law, Safe Work NSW / QLD, ISO45001 and ISO14001).
* Lead risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and implement control measures.
* Maintain and review HSE registers (e.g. psychosocial, hazardous materials, contractor compliance) and drive timely mitigation of identified risks.
* Act as the key WHSE point of contact for clients, regulators, and third-party contractors.
* Represent Cubic at regulatory, industry, and client forums; facilitate external and internal audits.
* Provide reporting to internal and external stakeholders on WHSE metrics, incidents, improvements, and compliance outcomes.
* Develop and implement health and safety training programs tailored to field operations, project teams, and leadership.
* Lead initiatives to develop safety leaders and champions across the organisation.
* Ensure the business meets training obligations under safety legislation and client contracts, including first aid, fire warden, and mental health first aid coverage.
* Maintain regional emergency response plans and ensure they are tested and current.
* Coordinate serious incident response in collaboration with operations, HR, and legal teams.
* Lead or support incident investigations, corrective actions, and communication of learnings
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Comply with Cubic's Quality Management System
* Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
* Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures. Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of relevant organizations
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCEQUALIFICATIONS
* Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a tertiary safety qualification
* Demonstrated capacity for independent judgment on complex issues and a talent for conceptual thinking.
* Proven track record of creating organizational objectives and principles that achieve measurable results.
* Strong ability to persuade diverse stakeholders and drive high-level collaboration.
* Recognized internally as a subject matter expert, reflecting deep knowledge of relevant professional domains.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
* Self‐motivated with a passion for the role.
* Ability to work autonomously and at times under pressure.
* Strength of personality and ability to get things done within agreed timelines; meet deadlines.
* Willingness to travel to all work locations including business facilities and field exercise locations.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
* Successful outcome of a National Police Check.
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