QHSE Manager

Description

The Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager is responsible for the implementation, ongoing development and maintenance of the QHSE Management Systems. This role is to be fully responsible for implementing safe systems of work and safe behavioral practices at all levels of the organization for the whole of Australia . This position provides QHSE knowledge and guidance to the organization and supports all employees & contractors with training and awareness programs in order to ensure safety culture and performance is achieved to the highest standard.

The role will require frequent visits to site and support the field teams in the delivery and execution of the Integrated Management System processes.

• Act as the NSPS representative in all QHSE meetings, committees, Centre of Excellence (CoE) and seminars.
• Understand, implement and follow the NSPS QHSE policies.
• Develop, implement and encourage the behavioral based safety culture in the organization through safe job observations and top management inspections.
• Perform daily walk throughs in both Novasource facilities and / or in clients’ premises to monitor and promote a safe workplace.
• Assist in ensuring that all works carried out complies with the company Health, Safety & Environment requirements at all times, and in accordance with company policy.
• Suggest and advise changes to ensure continuous improvement on any additional effective KPIs to be added in the system as part of continual improvement
• Actively participate in the HSE incident investigations and prepare required reports in consultation with management.
• Undertake QHSE inspections internally and with third parties/contractors as per the approved inspection program of the company. Follow up on the preventive and / or corrective actions identified during the inspections and monitor the timely closing of the actions in coordination with other departments.
• Report any HSE incident immediately as per HSE procedures.
• Develop, facilitate and review QHSE risk assessments for routine and non-routine activities in consultation with the operations team.
• Implement and coordinate QHSE procedures onsite.
• Prepare QHSE documentation for clients/projects as per the requirements and in consultation with the Business Development & Operations team
• Develop, implement and improve QHSE management systems, processes and procedures to support business operations in accordance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and any other locally applicable OHS & Quality regulation and standards throughout Australia.
• Record & Report on QHSE key performance indicators on a monthly basis and issue reports as necessary.
• Support other QHSE staff and contract managers as and when required.

Requirements

• General knowledge of Environmental hazards and HSE principles.
• Experience working within a multi-national organization, including direct support of international emerging markets
• Current Valid driving license (mandatory)
• Effective problem identification and problem-solving relationships with internal and external resources
• Good knowledge of waste management practices and hazards.
• Completing projects independently with minimal guidance
• Audit experience in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Robust experience, specifically experience with setting up new processes
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Understanding of Legal requirements to Health, Safety & Environment.
• White card for the Construction Industry (mandatory)
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Extensive & proven HSEQ/Systems Background.
• Proven success working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Track record in driving various QHSE initiatives to successful conclusion
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance