We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

A great opportunity has become available for an experienced HSE professional to be based at our corporate office at Sydney Olympic Park. This is a great opportunity to build your career within a high performing, passionate and well respected team, in a highly collaborative role where you will be championing key improvements in relation to health & safety, driving change management and enterprise solutions.

The HSE Programs Business Partner will be responsible for delivery of HSE improvement programs across the TANZ business and respective HSE strategies. HSE improvement programs will include but not limited to, critical risk management, contractor management, management of change, HSE in procurement plus many others in this fulltime ongoing role.

As the National HSE Programs Business Partner, you are accountable for:

• Support and drive discrete national programs of work aimed at improving work health and safety responsibilities and outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups e.g. procurement, operations and project management
• Undertaking activities to support the development and implementation of the Group and corporate HSE strategy, management system and improvement plans.
• Ensure the Management of Change process is effectively implemented across HSE programs
• Assist in coaching, guiding and mentoring leaders and their teams in achieving the HSE strategy
• Support and drive the Thales’ Life Saving Controls across all Thales Australia operations.
• Other duties as directed

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum AQF level 6 qualification in work health and safety
• LEAN or Change Management certification or demonstrated experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in work, health and safety, preferably in large complex organisations
• Experience in complex high-risk organisations
• Demonstrated stakeholder programs engagement
• Understanding of environmental regulation
• Able to inspire and motivate performance across organisational boundaries, driving efficient and positive change in HSE culture.
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence others without positional power.
• Lead and participate in change initiatives aimed at delivering a mature WHS operational commitment from operations
• Demonstrated understanding and application of HSE auditing and compliance systems including deep experience with ISO 14001, 45001 and exposure to 50001 management systems.

BENEFITS @ THALES

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.