Job Description

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

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Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our cutting-edge Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

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The Opportunity

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As a result of internal promotion, we are seeking an experienced General Manager - Safety Health, Quality & Training to define and lead the overall vision, policy, and governance framework for Health, Safety, Operational Training and Wellbeing across Veolia Australia and New Zealand. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting to the Chief People, Safety and Environment Officer. This role may be based in either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.

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What's on offer

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- Strategic leadership role to define and drive enterprise-wide safety transformation and cultural change across all Veolia ANZ operations
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- Opportunity to advise executive leadership and shape OHS governance, legislative compliance, and risk management strategies at the highest level
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- International reach to Veolia's OHS Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the APAC Zone OHS Director to maintain the business unit's position as a Group Leader in OHS performance
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What you'll be responsible for

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Leading the strategic direction and long-term vision of the Health & Safety program across Veolia ANZ, you will:

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- Serve as the primary advisor to the CEO and ExCo on governance, strategic risks,



and emerging regulatory trends
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- Establish and oversee the implementation of integrated Health, Safety, Operational Training and Wellbeing Frameworks across all ANZ operating facilities and client sites
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- Provide executive oversight for high-risk operations and oversee crisis and incident response frameworks, ensuring systemic root-cause implementations for major incidents
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- Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing regional and national safety leadership team across Environmental Services, Resource Recovery, Industrials and Energy and Water Lines of Business
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- Work in close collaboration with the People, Environment and Risk and Insurance functions to deliver unified governance and support to the Operational Lines of Business
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- Ensure compliance with ANZ Work Health & Safety legislation and govern overall certification strategies, ensuring enterprise alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001
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What you'll need to be successful

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- Postgraduate degree or tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
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- Mastery of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO9001 and enterprise risk management frameworks
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- Proven track record operating in a senior safety leadership role within a complex, heavy industry or multi-site environment
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- Demonstrated experience advising C-suite leaders and managing complex regulatory relationships
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- Advanced communication, risk management, and crisis control capabilities
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Veolia's AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

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Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

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Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

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Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

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Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

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We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

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Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.

📌 ANZ General Manager, Safety Health Quality & Training (New South Wales)
🏢 Veolia Australia & New Zealand
📍 New South Wales