Nova Partners Executive Search & Selection – Melbourne VIC12-Month Contract with potential for extensionLeading Defence Technology GroupAbout the OpportunityOur client is a well-established, highly regarded organisation operating in the Defence and technology sector.
As part of a continued investment in workplace safety, they are seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Lead/Manager – Projects to lead and deliver a defined program of priority WHS improvement initiatives across the business.This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role for an experienced WHS professional who enjoys taking projects from initial assessment through to design, consultation, implementation and handover — rather than a day-to-day site safety management position.They are very focused on their values and teamwork, sharing ideas and celebrating team success, respecting every role and person in the business, and growing whilst retaining this positive workplace model.The RoleReporting to the Chief People Officer and working closely with the internal WHSE team, operational leaders, employees and contractors, you will lead a portfolio of safety improvement projects, including:Hazardous chemical management – reviewing and strengthening the chemical management framework, registers, safety data sheets and controlsEmergency planning and response – updating emergency management plans, emergency response procedures, and supporting emergency exercisesContractor safety management – improving contractor on-boarding, induction, prequalification, risk assessment and implementing a contractor safety verification programTraining and verification of competency – establishing frameworks for WHS training, licensing,



competency recording and verification for safety-critical rolesWHS management system documentation – reviewing and updating WHS policies, procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation to align with current workflow processesProject delivery governance – developing project plans, milestones and reporting, and transitioning completed projects to business-as-usual ownersAbout YouDemonstrated experience delivering WHS projects within a complex operational, engineering, manufacturing, construction or similarly regulated environmentStrong working knowledge of the Commonwealth WHS Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice and contemporary WHS management principlesPractical experience in one or more: hazardous chemicals management, contractor safety assurance, emergency management, WHS document review or verification of competency frameworksProven ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational solutions, with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skillsRelevant tertiary or diploma-level qualification in WHS, OHS, risk management or a related disciplineA pragmatic, cooperative approach and the ability to work independently and drive projects to completionFormal project management qualification or demonstrated project delivery track recordExperience within an ISO *****-aligned WHS management systemExperience in Defence, advanced manufacturing, engineering or another highly regulated sectorExperience with hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods managementEssential: Due to the nature of this engagement, applicants must be Australian citizens who already have a Baseline Security Clearance and willing to secure an NV1 security clearances.
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