Team Leader Health and Safety Business Partners
Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today and in the future.
Our talented workforce of over 950 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers daily.
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water's full potential, focusing on our customers, communities, people, partners, the environment, and our collective water future.
Over the next 5 years, we're investing $1.9 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, making significant progress towards our goals of net zero carbon emissions and zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.
The Role
This role is crucial in promoting and embodying our organisational values within the business. It involves leading the Health and Safety team and supporting the broader team to meet our targets. The role emphasizes driving transformational change in Occupational Health & Safety, focusing on high-risk work and mental health.
Key responsibilities include :
* Developing, implementing, and maintaining planning tools for H&S operational service delivery across TasWater Divisions.
* Establishing and maintaining effective operational rhythms with business Divisions for seamless communication and collaboration.
* Applying specialist expertise in high-risk industrial environments, risk management practices, and methodologies.
* Leading and inspiring the Health and Safety team to embed organisational values and foster a proactive safety culture.
* Driving continuous improvement through innovative health and safety initiatives aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices.
For a detailed position description, please visit our website.
What we're looking for
We seek a passionate and experienced Health and Safety leader to drive transformational change, champion our organisational values, and lead a high-performing team focused on improving safety in high-risk work and mental health outcomes.
Qualifications and experience required include :
* Tertiary qualifications in health and safety, occupational hygiene, or related fields, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
* Significant experience in high-risk environments such as utilities, mining, construction, energy, or logistics.
* Operational background is highly regarded.
* Ability to interpret and apply H&S legislation, policies, and standards relevant to the workplace.
* Expertise in workplace mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
Why TasWater
We are committed to enhancing our team members' skills and careers through development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.
We value diversity and are building an inclusive workplace that reflects the Tasmanian community. Recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180, we offer benefits such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave and full superannuation contributions. We are continuously working to improve our benefits through our Employee Experience team.
The Details
This position can be based in Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport, with Launceston or Devonport preferred. The salary range is $124,474 - $138,304 (including superannuation), negotiable based on experience.
Please include a cover letter addressing the essential selection criteria outlined in the position description with your application.
For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Jeffrey Altmann, Manager Health and Safety, at 0499841145 or
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