CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.

Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

At CEA Technologies we believe world-class technology can only be built on world-class safety. Our people are our greatest strength, and protecting their health, safety, and wellbeing is central to everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced Work Health Safety and Environment (WHSE) Business Partner, who will provide operational WHSE advisory services to assigned business areas, ensuring risks are managed, incidents are investigated, and employees are supported to work safely.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver WHSE training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.

Provide specialist advice regarding hazardous chemicals, manual handling, emergency preparedness, psychosocial or environment and other.

Collaborate with managers to ensure WHSE procedures are updated, implemented and understood.

Conduct site inspections, hazard and risk assessments, and incident investigations.





Analyse WHSE data and prepare reports/papers on trends and corrective actions.

Support continuous improvement initiatives led by Senior WHSE team members.

Assist in working with the business to rectify ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 audit findings/internal audit findings and participate in audit activities to source evidence to support conformance.

Work closely with managers and all members of the WHSE team members to build robust work relationships that deliver positive results that elevate workplace safety.

Mentor and guide junior WHSE team members.

Work collaboratively with managers/supervisors to address audit outcomes, non-conformances and other findings from all audits.

Review, refine and update internal WHSE policies and procedures so they remain accurate, user friendly and compliant

Six weeks annual leave per year

Superannuation of 14.0%

Free car parking

Paid parental, compassionate, defence reserve & voluntary emergency services leave

Employee assistance and wellbeing programs

Access to health insurance for the defence community, partners and families

Salary packaging for novated leasing

Opportunities for skilled growth and development

Our Ideal Candidate

Degree or Diploma in WHS or related field.

3–5 years WHSE experience in a similar environment.





Thorough understanding of WHS legislation and risk management practices and Commonwealth WHS legislation, WHS Codes of Practice and to interpret the application of legislation, COPs and standards.

Demonstrated ability to influence managers and supervisors.

Keen observation skills to monitor the safety performance of the workplace and identify risks or hazards.

High level of inter-personal skills and high level of verbal/communication skills.

Demonstrated high levels of skills in Microsoft Office.

Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Baseline.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality.

We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email ***********@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 WHSE Business Partner (Canberra)
🏢 CEA Technologies
📍 Canberra