Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

The role

An exciting role has just become available in South East Water's People, Safety and Governance Group. The Health & Safety Lead is responsible for the implementation of the newly developed Health & Safety Strategy, aiming to move to a leading safety culture across all business units in consultation with the Group Manager, Health & Safety. This role will engage with key stakeholders to build a positive safety culture that empowers every individual working at SEW to take accountability and responsibility for health and safety. Working closely with the Safety Training Development Lead and the Safety Lead, Systems and leading a team of Health & Safety Advisors, this leadership role also oversees health and safety initiatives and the injury management function.

The key accountabilities of the role will include, but are certainly not limited to the following:

• Delivering the health and safety strategic objectives and building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in health and safety practices.
• Working effectively with industry partners
• Risk management and critical risk in complex operational work environments
• Psychosocial risk management and injury management and return to work
• Team management

Who are you?

As well as a passion for health and safety, candidates will require the following skills, knowledge and experience in order to thrive and make a positive impact on the business:

• Tertiary qualifications in an occupational health and safety related discipline and relevant industry proven experience undertaking a similar role in a large and complex organisation, particularly within civil construction safety / plant and process safety.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes.
• Strong health and safety leadership experience to inspire, influence and motivate internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data analytics and ability to identify trends to improve health and safety performance.
• Knowledge of change management principles with a continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to work across a matrix structure and to influence change.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication (verbal and written), consultation, stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge and application of project management principles and methodologies including ability to plan, organise and follow through on projects
• Experience in embedding a new vision, leading by example and creating a culture of accountability and responsibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
• A working knowledge and experience in improving safety management systems certified to ISO45001 and ISO35003

What's in it for you?

• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, leave purchasing and RDO options.
• 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
• A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
• A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
• Career focused learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

We're for everyone

We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all.  We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work.  But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life. 

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: careers@southeastwater.com.au

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting role until Sunday 11 August 2024!

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