WHY JOIN SCHINDLER?
At Schindler, we are all about our culture.
We invest in our people through ongoing development, career progression opportunities and a supportive team environment.
As a global industry leader, we offer job stability, opportunities to grow both personally and professionally, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a safety-focused organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced National EHS Manager to join our team based in Alexandria, NSW.
Reporting to the Head of Field Quality Excellence, this position is responsible for leading and driving Schindler Australia's Environment, Health Safety (EHS) strategy and management system across the business.
You will provide expert leadership, guidance and support to operational teams nationally, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company standards while fostering a proactive safety culture.
You will play a key role in ensuring continuous improvement, reducing risk and achieving best-practice safety outcomes.
PACKAGE INCLUDES Competitive salary package commensurate with experience 12% Superannuation $20,000 Car allowance 10% Bonus Annual bonus opportunity Birthday leave Educational assistance and professional development opportunities Employee discount program Social and wellbeing initiatives Modern office facilities in Alexandria Career growth opportunities within a global organisation WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Formal qualifications in Work Health Safety, Occupational Health Safety or a related discipline Trade qualification highly regarded, or significant experience within a manufacturing, construction,



industrial or similar blue-collar environment Minimum of 7 years' experience in a senior EHS leadership role Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and compliance requirements Demonstrated experience leading safety management systems and driving organisational safety culture Experience managing audits, incident investigations and corrective action programs Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills Proven ability to coach and support leaders at all levels of the organisation Strong analytical, reporting and continuous improvement capabilities Knowledge of lift industry operations and safety requirements will be highly regarded KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Schindler's EHS Management System nationally Drive the company's safety strategy, objectives and initiatives to support a strong safety culture Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice and company requirements Develop, implement and monitor national audit, inspection and observation programs Manage internal and external EHS audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions Provide expert EHS advice,



coaching and support to operational leaders and employees Lead and coordinate EHS training, education and awareness programs Monitor and analyse safety performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives Manage relationships with external regulatory bodies and support investigations where required Facilitate branch safety committees and support injury management initiatives Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, risk management and best-practice safety programs Lead and develop the national EHS team to deliver high-performance outcomes Promote and champion Schindler's commitment to achieving zero workplace injuries ABOUT SCHINDLER Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the world's leading elevator and escalator companies, operating in over 100 countries and employing more than 64,000 people globally.
In Australia, we employ over 1,200 people who design, install, maintain and modernise mobility solutions for buildings across the country.
We are proud of our solid safety culture, innovative technology and commitment to developing our people.
HOW TO APPLY If you are looking to join a global market leader and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, click "APPLY" and submit your application online.
We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces.
Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.
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📌 National Ehs Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Schindler Lifts Australia
📍 New South Wales