Program HSE Manager

Babcock International • Henderson, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Babcock is seeking a Program HSE Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of Safety, Health and Environmental Protection across a complex Navy sustainment program at its Henderson, Western Australia facility. The role supports the sustainment of Royal Australian Navy vessels and contributes to Australia's Defence capability.

Working with senior leaders, customers, contractors and frontline teams, the manager will promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements, and provide strategic leadership in risk management, incident investigations, audits, training and performance improvement. The role also leads and develops a high-performing HSE team and influences safety outcomes across the program.

Requirements

• Australian Citizenship and a Defence security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Safety and Environment or Occupational Health and Safety.
• Safety investigation qualifications, such as Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) Qualified.
• ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualifications, with experience conducting internal and supplier audits.
• Previous experience in an HSEQ management position.
• Experience conducting operational safety audits and safety investigations, and processing or reviewing Hazard and Safety Occurrence Reports.
• Sound knowledge of WH&S legislation and Operational Risk Management.

Nice To Haves

• HSEQ management experience within Defence or other high-risk industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and continuous improvement of Safety, Health and Environmental Protection across the program.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the program.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership across risk management, incident investigations, audits, training and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HSE team.
• Influence positive safety outcomes across the program.

Benefits

• Agile working policies offering choice and autonomy, potentially including flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or condensed working weeks.
• Attractive leave entitlements, including wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave and Defence reservist leave.
• Internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning, and access to study leave.
• Discounts across retail, health, entertainment and travel through the beRewarded platform.
• Novated leasing options.
• Corporate shares plan.
• Recognition through the weRecognise program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager