General Manager, Health Safety & Environment
We are seeking an experienced National Manager to provide strategic and operational oversight of our health, safety, wellbeing and environment streams and drive frameworks and initiatives across all these areas in line with our organisation's strategic direction.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will be responsible for leading these streams of work to ensure tailored frameworks, procedures, policies and programs are in place across the organisation to minimise risk and develop and build the safety culture and enhance environmental performance.
Responsibilities
* Model best practice health and safety leadership by ensuring specialist and pragmatic advice, practical guidance and support is available to the Executive Team, Managers and Frontline Supervisors.
* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including legislation, national and international standards and codes of practice.
* Ensure we maintain the highest possible health and safety accreditations.
* Lead, mentor, and develop the national Safety and Compliance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
* Provide support and work with managers and WHS Committee representatives to ensure compliance with relevant legislation relating to respective areas, such as manual handling, noise, prevention of falls, etc.
* Manage a programme of health and safety audits, that includes scheduled and unscheduled audits, across sites reviewing against the requirements of legislation, company guidelines and safety management plans.
* Work with the National Security and Compliance Manager to develop and implement long-term strategies to ensure regulatory compliance with ABF/AFP, Aviation Security, and other industry requirements across all regions.
* Oversee the identification and mitigation of hazards, the reporting and investigation of incidents and monitor the implementation of actions arising from investigations.
* Oversee the review of all high-consequence events including injury management, restoring control of the site, scoping the investigation, reviewing the investigation and organising audit of improvement controls.
* Maintain oversight of the Safety Management System (SMS) in line with Global requirements, coaching and mentoring business unit and site management in delivery of desired results.
* Develop and implement environmental strategies, policies, practices and action plans to ensure corporate sustainable development.
* Consistently model dnata's catering values: safety & security, performance driven, delighting customers, imagination, respect and service excellence.
What's in it for you?
* Lead all health, safety, wellbeing and environment functions across the organisation
* Be part of a close knit and dedicated team passionate about building a safety culture and reducing environmental impacts
* Be part of a business committed to giving back to our people and communities through environmental, community and wellbeing initiatives
* An attractive salary package
* Choice of locations in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
* 5 weeks Annual Leave per 12 months service
* Free parking onsite and daily staff meals provided in our canteen
* Tailored Novated Lease program
* Access to our employee benefits program including a wellbeing platform, discounted private health insurance and access to specials and discounts from over 700 retailers nationally
What Do I Need to be Successful in this role?
* At least 15 years of experience in HSE roles, with a minimum of 5 in senior leadership
* WHS - Formal qualifications are essential
* Ability to lead and mentor a group of HSE professionals based around Australia
* Demonstrated working knowledge of occupational health and safety management and an understanding of the underlying principles
* The ability to conduct research, investigate and analyse complex issues and engage with key stakeholders to identify course of action or changes
* Well-developed report writing and research skills
* Demonstrated skills and achievements in project management
* Experience in working with a diverse group of stakeholders
* Displays business and industry acumen understanding
* Competent in documentation and records management using the MS Office Suite
* Strong communication and influencing skills
* Membership of the AIHS as a signatory to its code of ethics will be highly regarded
* Certification as an OHS practitioner/professional will be highly regarded
* Understanding of environmental metrics and experience in reporting sustainability disclosures such as carbon accounting (GHG Protocol), GRI, CDP, and UN SDGs
Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia's largest inflight catering and retail partner, with divisions in food manufacturing, travel technology, passenger services, ground handling and cargo. Chosen by many of the world's top Airlines, we operate 15 catering facilities across 10 cities, employ over 4,000 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 246 thousand flights each year.
To apply, please click the following link: The link will direct you to our parent company, Emirates Group, who will be responsible for collecting your information and uploaded CV and cover letter.
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