Hse Business Partner

Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been enabling global flight with passion since 1967. From a single maintenance hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 50 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide, our offering includes Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Maintenance, and Staffing. We are the effort behind effortless. The dream of flying has always been a human fascination, evoking emotions and the sense of freedom. Modern business aviation attracts people who share that passion. People from all over the world converge at Jet Aviation, creating a unique cultural mix. They combine their competencies and passion with one common mission: to serve customers best!

Reporting to the Director Health, Safety & Environment, you will support and coach operational managers and service partners within your client group across a broad range of HSE generalist activities. Responsible for driving consistency and continuous improvement across and within business units in order to standardise, simplify and promote best practice HSE service delivery and compliance. Key activities will involve:

• Leadership of the assigned business in Health Safety and Environment by delivering exceptional safety advice and support in line with Jet Aviation standards, workplace protocols and regulatory frameworks.
• Promotion of reporting of hazards, incidents, and environmental events from Jet Aviation team members.
• Delivery of safety education of best practice measures for all team members.
• Work with managers to ensure core issues are identified and agreed actions are effective and practical, and subsequently lead the implementation of those actions and ensure sustainment / compliance.
• Design and development of safety standards and workplace protocols for the facilities.
• Engage and encourage others to participate in quality improvement audits and incident reporting/investigations to minimise risk and promote safe work practices in aircraft and non-aircraft environments.
• Develop, facilitate, promote, implement and evaluate work health and safety education/training for employees in response to identified and emerging needs.
• Undertake risk based spot audits and quality control surveillance in reducing quality escapes.
• Interstate travel will be required in supporting the business needs. 

• Qualification of at least a diploma level and/or higher in HSE Management coupled by comprehensive knowledge and experience in contemporary HSE management services, demonstrated customer service skills, proven ability to deliver best practice HSE support and advice.
• Sound knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) management processes/practice and understanding how you contribute to both regional (Asia Pacific) and global HSE objectives within a  matrix structure. You undertake objective analysis, identifying issues and risks, thinking laterally and pursue innovative solutions in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
• Ability to understand your client requirements and demonstrate a strong customer-focus, consulting and liaising in a concise and articulate manner through the use of structured written and oral communication. You approach negotiations confidently and with a clear understanding of key issues as they relate to HSE strategic goals.
• Contribute expertise in managing complex HSE matters, often in an environment of conflicting priorities and deadlines, to achieve quality outcomes.
• Work responsively in a service delivery environment by developing and maintaining positive, ethical, collaborative and productive internal and external relationships where you demonstrate an understanding of your clients and an ability to influence and gain co-operation.
• Ability to focus on achieving objectives even in difficult circumstances and maintain an up to date knowledge of HSE and industry issues and legislative requirements. 
• You are consistent, trustworthy, provide rigorously considered advice and are committed to continuous self-improvement.
• Well-developed report writing and oral communication skills.
• Common courtesy and customer success orientation.
• Results driven – able to execute with high personal accountability .
• Strong initiative and self-direction.
• Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)
   

Your application must consist of the following:

• Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia, coupled by Eligibility to hold a defence 
• 1-2 Page Cover letter addressing prior experience in the context to the role responsibilities set out above;
• A copy of your updated CV.

As part of the selection process applicants will be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:

• Pre-employment functional assessment, which will include a drug and alcohol test.
• Eligibility to hold a Defence Security Clearance, including undertaking Fit and Proper Person Assessment.
• National Police/Criminal History Check.
• Working with Children & Young People Verification.