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Location:
Enoggera
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1823249
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The Opportunity
The AH-64E Boeing Apache helicopter has been selected for the Australian Army and will be coming into service soon, joining our current Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) supported rotary wing fleet of Chinook medium lift and EC-135 training helicopters.
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior EHS Specialist to support the AH-64E Apache helicopter and partner fleets as a WHS Manager embedded with the Commonwealth in the Apache SPO. This position will be based atEnoggera, Brisbane, QLD.
The Apache WHS Manager (Senior EHS Specialist) is responsible for developing, planning, implementing and assessing coordinating environmental health and safety programs and processes for the Apache program to ensure regulatory compliance and the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment.
Responsibilities
- Planning, developing, implementing and assessing environmental health and safety programs and processes;
- Evaluating, interpreting and advising on the impact of emerging issues, regulations and legislation to the Apache program;
- Evaluating and providing selection advice on existing or emergent risk management technologies relevant to the Apache program;
- Developing and documenting comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management systems;
- Planning, developing, implementing and executing project and process plans and setting operational goals, including acquiring resources for projects and processes;
- Providing technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements;
- Developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners;
- Leading the interface with regulatory agencies;
- Reviewing and recommending overall corrective action plans to respond to internal/external audits and inspections;
- Developing education and training materials to support regulatory and business requirements;
- Directing vendor, contractor and supplier activities for EHS compliance with site processes and program goals;
- Leading program reviews, investigating incidents and providing input to the development of corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of incidents; and
- Helping to establish a culture that is aligned with EHS objectives, with continuous EHS improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Tertiary qualification in Health, safety and Environment with at least 10 years of EHS experience in an operational environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal direction and the ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment;
- Thorough knowledge of Australian WHS and Environmental laws, regulations and reporting requirements;
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the ISO 14001 and 45001 standards;
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet target dates in a very fast-paced environment; and
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to effectively engage, communicate with and influence Senior and Executive stakeholders, advise on significant technical matters and enable effective coordination between organizations.
Desirable
- Working knowledge or familiarity with Defence Industry; and
- Project management experience, leading projects even if not directly responsible for all required deliverables.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. Were committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
