SHE Advisor - Environment | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard

Job Description

At BAE Systemswe are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business and with this we are seeking a highly energetic and proactive SHE Advisor specifically with environmental experience to support the BAE Systems Maritime Sustainability program. This role will have a particular focus on environmental compliance and will include managing the ISO1400 certified Environmental Management Systems and associated policies/ processes to meet the required legislative and company requirements

What this opportunity will mean for you:

• Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
• Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world  
• Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual
• Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
• A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values

Your new role will be accountable for:

• Ensuring the business deploys a "Safety First" approach and culture, which protects the health and safety of all our employees, contractors, partners and the customer and protects the environment
• Demonstrating effective leadership, acting as a role model to all stakeholders and working with  others as a change agent/coach to increase SHE maturity
• Driving a high performance and inclusive culture and role models inclusive leadership that inspires and promotes BAE Systems Australia's values
• Providing advice on requirements for compliance with SHE related legislation.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating SHE processes and procedures as well as  implementing corrective actions where deficiencies are identified
• Proactively assisting with the SHE management systems audit programs
• Advising and maintaining on the environmental components of the SHE Management System including supporting documentation and tools.
• Building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring changes to the environmental legislation by ensuring that SHE documents reflect environmental legislation.
• Maintaining NGER reporting requirements, as required.

About you

As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Working experience in a similar role in an enterprise environment
• Working experience in an environmental compliance role in an industrial environment
• Experience managing ISO14001 certified Environmental Management Systems
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative, regulatory and requirements
• Experience operating in a high risk work environment (i.e. mining, construction, manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience in providing advice at management level on high risk/impact matters
• Managing compliance with South Australian EPA Licences and liaising with regulators
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills including presentation, influencing, listening, coaching, consulting and team building.
• The ability to demonstrate professionalism and maturity along with a collaborative and consultative approach to issue resolution.
• The ability to apply critical thinking, information gathering, problem solving and communication   skills and judgment to generate innovative, practical evidence-informed solutions.
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

About us

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.   

Further information regarding clearances is available at:

https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html

BAE Systems' advanced defence technology solutions protect people and national security, keeping critical information and infrastructure secure.  For more than 65 years we have searched for new ways to provide our customers in Australia with a competitive edge across air, land, sea, cyber, space and electronic domains. 

In terms of our culture, it's safety focused and inclusive.  For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our more than 4,100 employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. It also means providing a safe, family friendly, flexible and supportive place to work.  Join us.

Applications should be addressed to: Lidia Morris, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are very welcome via email: lidia.morris@baesystems.com

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for these opportunities.  An inclusive culture and an exciting, supportive career opportunity awaits.  We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://tinyurl.com/Work180BAE-Systems-Australia

We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

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