What success looks like in this role:
Lead and operationalise the EHS/WHS function across Australia to safeguard Unisys associates, the work environment, and the business. This role ensures compliance with Australian WHS/OHS and environmental legislation and client obligations; drives risk reduction across Unisys operations; leads emergency preparedness and incident response; and delivers robust governance and performance reporting.
Key Responsibilities
1) WHS Leadership & Compliance
* Own and continuously improve the WHS Management System aligned with ISO 45001 principles and applicable Australian legislation
* Maintain the WHS legal obligations register, compliance calendar, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); ensure effective document control.
* Ensure timely regulatory and client notifications, health monitoring (where required), and recordkeeping.
* Conduct internal audits/assessments and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure and assist with external audits.
2) Field Risk Management (Defence & Client Sites)
* Lead task‑based risk assessments (SWMS/JSA) for field activities: electrical safety, heights, confined spaces, remote/isolated work, driving/fleet, fatigue, manual handling, hot works, hazardous substances, and client permit systems.
* Implement and monitor controls for lone worker safety, journey management, and remote communications.
* Coordinate site inductions and adherence to client safety protocols, permits, and access/escorting requirements.
3) Performance tracking
* Set scopes, KPIs/SLAs for key activities
* Verify contractor competency (if applicable), licences, inductions, SWMS, insurances; perform field verifications and inspections.
* Oversee initial response to loss prevention and detection events; enforce administrative procedures for compliance.
4) Emergency Preparedness & Response
* Establish, maintain, and exercise emergency plans (aligned to AS 3745 and client site protocols); ensure wardens, first aiders, spill response capability, and equipment readiness.
* Coordinate with state/territory emergency services and local authorities for training and real events.
* Lead real‑time incident coordination and escalation in alignment with Business Continuity and client requirements.
5) Incident Management, ICAM & Workers Compensation
* Lead incident triage, investigation (e.g., ICAM/root cause), and corrective action management.
* Ensure compliance with notifiable incident requirements and client reporting timelines.
* Support workers’ compensation and return‑to‑Work programs with HR and line leaders (suitable duties plans, provider coordination).
6) Environmental Compliance & Site Stewardship
* Maintain an Environmental Management System aligned with ISO 14001 principles
* Oversee hazardous chemicals and waste inventories/SDS, storage/segregation, manifesting, transport, disposal, and spill response.
7) Sustainability & ESG Enablement
* Support delivery of sustainability initiatives as requested (energy, waste diversion, fleet emissions, responsible disposal of IT assets/circularity as applicable).
* Partner with Unisys EHSS&S team to support sustainability reporting needs
8) Training, Competency & Safety Culture
* Deliver and track mandatory WHS and environmental training (inductions and risk‑specific modules); ensure contractor and security competencies.
* Conduct toolbox talks and safety stand‑downs; coach leaders to drive a Just Culture and psychological safety.
9) Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
1. Produce monthly EHS dashboards (injury rates, SIF/SIF‑p, hazards/near misses, training, audits, environmental incidents, waste/energy, CAPA cycle time) as applicable.
2. Brief senior leadership and the Defence