Vaughan Civil are one of the industry’s leading Civil Utility Infrastructure Specialists across the eastern coast with a presence in NSW, ACT and QLD. We put our steady growth and trusted reputation with our clients down to our people! Our staff, both site and office, are instrumental to our continued growth and achievements.
With some recent wins and some incredible new projects in the pipeline, our clients include Sydney Water, TfNSW, TMR, Jemena, Ausgrid, just to name a few. If you’re ready to work on some of the states leading and future changing projects, 2024 is the time to join the Vaughan Civil family!
What you will lead and manage
As National HSEQ Manager, the primary function of this role is to ensure the implementation and execution of the safety strategy and policies across all operations nationally. You will collaborate with business leaders and provide support and advise and pivot between the strategic and operational.
Reporting to the General Manager, and managing a team of 5 direct reports, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of a systematic approach to safety that minimises risk of injury and ensures the organisation is compliant with regulatory requirements across the breadth of the business operations. You will drive and implement a positive safety culture to the wider project teams to ensure compliance with all legislative and client requirements at an organisational and project level. You will have the ability to audit and update policies and procedures, develop project specific safety, environment, and quality plans, consistently seeking to innovate and improve our systems.
Skills and experience
- Relevant qualifications within the field of OHS, Quality management or engineering.
- Solid experience (min 5yrs) working in a leadership role
- Proven ability & experience in leading Safety in an operational environment, specifically including civils and infrastructure with a broad risk profile.
- Demonstrated ability to work with Executive management and staff at all levels and to develop positive working relationships, engaging and collaborating to achieve outcomes and facilitate co-operation.
- Ability to inspire, influence and motivate whilst displaying advanced leadership skills.
- Experience in the development and implementation of and continuous improvement of WHS management systems, including the drafting of policies, procedures and associated documents and maintaining the system.
- Maintain Federal Safety accreditation and annual ISO audits
- Strong technical knowledge of the regulatory environment with a practical approach to delivering strong safety outcomes.
- Change management experience with a focus on engagement of key stakeholders would be an advantage.
- Innovative approach and ability to prepare detailed submissions for management consideration.
- Experience in leading a team to deliver strong support to operational leadership.
- Strong communication and computer skills across the MS suite.
What's On Offer
A competitive salary package, easily accessible head office (2-minute walk from Bondi Junction train station), Company Vehicle and a friendly team environment.
If this role sounds like you, then please submit your resume and cover letter via the link.