975532
- Osborne
- General Management
- OHS & E
- Full time
- Closing on: Aug 16 2025
ASC is Australia's submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats' service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation's nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia's history.
Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia's national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.
**About the Opportunity**
**Responsibilities**
- Lead all operational safety aspects of the SSN AUKUS Build Program.
- Ensure NPSCY design activities support future safe working practices and comply with Federal and State legislation.
- Develop a WHSE strategy and team structure in collaboration with the Joint Partner, suited to the current program phase.
- Support the development and implementation of an operational safety framework, including policy, processes, and procedures for Production Demonstrator and NPSCY activities.
- Align activities with ASC's strategy and assist ASC in meeting relevant contractual deliverables.
- Promote and maintain a positive culture of safety and wellbeing across all levels of the SSN AUKUS stream workforce.
- Manage physical and psychosocial hazards and ensure responsible environmental management.
- Influence capability and project leads to integrate WHSE strategies with other functions and line management practices.
- Travel periodically or regularly overseas as required.
- Adjust the structure as needed, aligned with the maturity of partnership arrangements with BAE Systems.
**About you**
- Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety or related discipline is preferred.
- Proven extensive knowledge of relevant Workplace Health & Safety legislation and regulations. Including codes of practice and regulations.
- Demonstrated Health & Safety Systems and leadership experience within defence or related heavy infrastructure or construction sectors (7 - 10 years in WHSE Leadership role/s).
- Demonstrated ability to manage current and future risks to protect the health of employees and contractors.
- Experience with setting up a new program safety management system or integration of systems between existing businesses.
- Proven experience in successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams of safety professionals within health and safety management systems and system improvement whilst servicing multiple stakeholders within complex organisations.
- A clear, consultative leadership approach, providing coaching, mentoring and guidance enabling all people leaders to lead cultural and behavioural change as second nature.
- Sound relationship management skills across a broad stakeholder group with your ability to influence and build credibility through collaboration and delivery of major WHS&E (Work, Health, Safety & Environment) system projects.
- Working in a dynamic and changing environment, including management of competing priorities
- Practical operational knowledge where inputs and learnings can be provided to technical infrastructure designs and conversations
- An elevated level of organisational and time management skills, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
**Eligibility**
This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance (Negative Vetting Level 1). Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.
To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
**Benefits**
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
- 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.
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