Health and Safety Manager
Molycop| Newcastle
Closing date: 25/07/2025
About Molycop
Molycop is a global leader in manufacturing and supplying high-performance products and services to the mining, rail, and industrial sectors. With over a century of experience and a reputation for innovation and excellence, Molycop's Rail Products division is Australia's sole manufacturer of rail wheels for passenger, locomotive, and heavy haul trains.
We are a premier steel manufacturing company with a strong commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and most importantly, safety .
We are seeking aproactive and experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead and champion our Health and Safety function, ensuring the well-being of our team and contractors across our manufacturing site.
The Role
As theHealth and Safety Manager, you'll be responsible for:
* Developing, implementing and continuously improving workplace health and safety systems and policies.
* Leading safety training, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
* Fostering a culture of safety awareness, safety engagement and accountability at all levels.
* Ensuring compliance with Australian WHS legislation and industry best practices.
* Partnering with operational leaders to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
* Coaching and influencing leaders to enhance our safety systems, practices and decision-making.
* Managing our Workers' Compensation function (self-insured) to achieve successful outcomes.
* Driving both operational and strategic elements of the safety role.
* Analysis and reporting of health and safety performance.
* Acting as a subject matter expert for ICAMs, Codes of Practice, Audits, etc.
* Coordination of Monthly Safety themes, DoneSafe, Chemwatch, Respiratory and Hearing Test Requirements, Contractor management, etc.
About You
* Proven, contemporary experience in a senior Health and Safety role, ideally within a heavy industry or manufacturing environment.
* In-depth knowledge of Australian WHS laws and ISO safety standards.
* Strong, authoritative leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to analyse data and drive evidence-based safety improvements.
* Excellent communicator, with empathy and sound relationship skills.
* Diploma or Degree in Work Health and Safety (or related field).
* Capable and professional presenter.
* Tech-savvy and systems-driven person experienced in managing WHS software.
Why Join Our Team
* Be part of a resilient, high-performing team in a critical Australian industry.
* Perform interesting and challenging work to grow your career.
* Lead impactful safety initiatives with tangible results and positive outcomes.
* Enjoy a competitive salary, career development, and relocation support (if applicable).
* Work in a collaborative and supportive environment as a key contributor to the leadership team.
If you are passionate about Safety........APPLY TODAY
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