Hse Governance Manager

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

We are currently seeking a HSE Governance Manager to join our corporate Health, Safety and Environmental team. This position will be integral in improving safety performance by developing, implementing, and maintaining the Laing O’Rourke Health, Safety and Environmental Management System for legislative compliance and continuous improvement across the business.

This permanent role offers a great career prospect with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

• Maintain and continuously improve the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System to support the Rethinking Safety through inclusion and wellbeing principles, while ensuring it meets third party accreditation, legislative requirements and best practices.
• Conduct and/or facilitate audits and assurance activities in accordance with the governance program to ensure the HSE systems and requirements are implemented, effective, and in accordance with legislative, regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Coach and mentor project teams to ensure high level of understanding and implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental management systems
• Support project and office teams with assurance and governance activities

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline
• Experience in Construction or other High Risk related Industry
• Advanced skills in safety leadership, relationship-building and communication, the ability to manage your own time, work both autonomously and as part of safety function.
• Experience in designing and continually improving HSE management systems including management system software
• You will bring skills in Auditing, Reporting and Risk Management and strong knowledge of Safety and Environmental legislation.
• You will bring an appreciation and interest in applying a different safety approach, and actively explore initiatives which boost the capacity of people and organisations to drive a strong safety culture.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion