SHE Business Partner | WA-Henderson

Job Description

• All Systems GO! Be part of the next generation of defence technology
• Ongoing career development and interesting work
• Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity

At BAE Systems we are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have an opportunity for a SHE (Safety Health & Environment) Business Partner based in Henderson, WA. You will also have the flexibility to work from home on occasions.

What this opportunity will mean for you:

• Purposeful work where your efforts are recognised 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:

In this critical role, as the SHE Business Partner you will be responsible for 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, business and WAMA requirements.

This opportunity will see you:

• Participate, collaborate and consult with leaders and teams to ensure they are engaged and aligned to the SHE strategic priorities, and WAMA Alliance, and have the right tools to do their job, confidence and ability to manage safe, health and environmental obligations and risks.
• Support and monitor the implementation, review and continuously develop BAE Systems SHE management system including risk assessments and controls.
• Establish and facilitate systematic approaches to hazard identification and risk assessments directed towards asset and operational lifecycle.
• Manage site safety, health and environmental event response and reporting procedures concerning significant hazards, injuries, incidents to ensure accurate and timely response and data analysis.
• Conduct compliance assurance activities in line with the SHE BAES and WAMA Alliance Strategies to verify and validate the integrity of SHE risk controls.
• Work collaboratively with the Health, Wellbeing and Injury Management team and the Capability and Governance team to deliver and embed SHE wide initiatives and processes.

About you

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

• Australian Citizenship, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security clearance to a minimum of Baseline.
• Demonstrated experience in SHE in a similar role in a large and complex organisation.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks and governance requirements.
• Tertiary Qualification in Safety or related discipline (Essential).
• Demonstrated experience in providing advice at middle to senior management level on high risk/impact matters.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• An understanding of advanced theoretical SHE concepts and technical knowledge within a systematic and coherent SHE body of knowledge.

Research shows that some candidates hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Whether it be for this role or another, your skills and competencies are of interest to us.

Clearances

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

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html

Applications should be addressed to: Matt Hart, Talent Acquisition Specialist – Engineering, and made online here.

Please be aware that pursuant to different State government health directions, vaccination mandates regarding your ability to attend our Company sites may be applicable.  Please be prepared to discuss your vaccination status with our recruiters as part of the recruitment process.

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

Our culture

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://au.work180.co/employer/bae-systems/benefits

To learn about other employment opportunities at BAE Systems, please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au