SHE Advisor | VIC-Richmond

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

 Do interesting work that MATTERS

 ENJOY what you do

 GROW your career

 Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have a great opportunity for a permanent part time (22hrs per week) Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Advisor to join our SHE team. Reporting to the SHE Lead, this role is responsible for supporting the line of business through the provision of specialist advice, support and knowledge of SHE principles and practices to continually improve safety, health and environment performance and meet legal obligations.

This role is a key team contributor and is instrumental in developing and maintaining a safety culture by providing advice, mentoring, coaching and best practice solutions to prevent incidents.  The role will be responsible for ensuring governance processes are implemented to assist management to meet WHS legal, ISO Certifications and business requirements.

This role will be based in our Richmond office in Victoria.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide Safety Health & Environment advice, in relation to SHE processes, business rules, legislation and standards.
• Champion and deliver relevant SHE training and inductions.
• Coach employees, supervisors, managers and other personnel, in relation to SHE processes.
• Ensure project compliance with incident reporting requirements, and assist with, or lead incident investigations and assurance activities.
• Monitor and analyse injury/incident trend data, and implement/recommend actions to counter trends.
• Identify SHE process and system improvement opportunities, and take steps to implement, and act as the owner for relevant procedures.
• Assist project personnel to identify SHE hazards and risks for inclusion in SH&E risk registers

KEY CRITERIA:

• Diploma in WHS or relevant Tertiary qualifications
• Previous experience in a SHE or similar role in a complex environment
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks and governance requirements
• Management of safety, health and environment in a high risk work environment preferred (i.e. mining, construction, manufacturing)
• The ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
• Experience in engaging and providing advice to stakeholders at all levels on high risk/impact matters
• The ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, in a way that generates business benefit, whilst maintaining key relationships
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Eligibility for a Negative Vetting Level 1 Defence security clearance

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. 

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.  We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.