Manager Health, Safety and Environment

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title Manager Health, Safety and Environment
Position Number 40787 Location Darwin
Designation Executive Contract Officer 1
Reports To (Position Title) General Manager Operations and Maintenance
Northern Territory Government
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Organisational Context
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We product approximately 1900GWh of electricity
a year using gas, diesel and solar technologies to provide power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern
Territory’s trusted and respected energy services business.
Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of Values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our Values are Focus,
Integrity, Respect, Safety, Teamwork. “FIRST”
We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective and we are committed to a workplace that supports
people from all backgrounds.
People Leader Responsibilities
As a leader of people, you are accountable for coaching, developing and leading your people to achieve agreed objectives which contribute
to the shared vision for Territory Generation. You actively demonstrate the organisation’s values and hold your team accountable for their
performance and behaviour. Key responsibilities include:
Demonstrates a sound awareness of the Vision and objectives of the Corporation.
Place highest priority on organisational goals and anticipate effects of own area plans, actions and objectives on
other departments.
Drive for results – ensure team goals and objectives link back to the organisational objectives and adjust with the
Focus needs of the business.
Establish and monitor performance objectives for self and subordinates which support the organisational goals.
Provide timely appropriate feedback on performance. Reinforce efforts and progress and ensure ineffective
performance or behaviour is effectively managed.
Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure, develop realistic timelines and action plans to achieve agreed goals;
Demonstrate the organisation’s values. Help subordinates understand the organisation’s vision and values and their
importance.
Integrity • Conduct business in line with the values and high ethical standards – considers values in all business interactions.
Ensures compliance with legal, governance and policy requirements.
Deliver on commitments – where commitments cannot be delivered on, communicates openly and honestly and
sets new timelines for delivery.
Actively listen and seek information to understand circumstances, problems, expectations or needs of team mates
and subordinates to improve working relationships.
Respect • Actively support organisational goals and change initiatives – identify subordinate concerns and address in a timely manner.
Look for opportunities to reinforce and recognise the importance of accomplishment by individuals and teams in
supporting the Values through their actions.
Actively promote safe work behaviours to reinforce a positive safety culture.
Safety • Ensure safety KPIs are established and achieved in all areas.
Challenge unsafe behaviours and recognise good safety behaviours.
Monitor safety performance ensuring teams takes ownership of their safety performance.
Build positive working relationships within own team and other areas to help achieve team/department goals.
Coach and guide direct team to accomplish work and team objectives by setting specific performance goals and
Teamwork following up, as necessary. • Encourages subordinates to be accountable and take responsibility for actions.
Take an active interest in the goals and progress of other departments/areas/teams.
Focus on personal growth and establish development plans to address gaps and which will help the achievement of
performance goals.
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Role Responsibilities
As a key senior leader within the company, this position is responsible for maintaining Health, Safety and Environment at
Territory Generation to a very high standard, driving the improvement agenda. You will lead the design and delivery of
Workplace Health, Safety (WHS) and Environment strategies, procedures, processes and systems, developing a positive
safety culture throughout Territory Generation. You will function as the company’s Safety Officer and take full ownership
of all WHS and Environment Management activities of the Corporation.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Develop and implement strategic initiatives, procedures and practices that positively impact the WHS and
Environment culture, meet the long-term goals of the business and are aligned to industry best practice.
2. Provide expert advice and direction to the CEO, Senior Managers and employees regarding the delivery of effective,
contemporary and strategic WHS and Environment initiatives, with a focus on compliance obligations any change in
legislation and continuous improvement.
3. Manage the risk to Territory Generation and its employees, customers, reputation, assets and interests through leading
regular risk assessments, reviewing: safety management plans; environment management plans; strategic risks; ;
regulatory, process Safety and operational risk; environmental risk and recovery.
4. Develop and implement procedures, systems and practices that support the desired WHS and Environment culture
while complying with relevant legislation requirements.
5. Lead and manage a small team responsible for developing and implementing effective WHS and Environment
strategies, processes and procedures.
6. Proactively influence the Executive Leadership Team in the development of a contemporary WHS and Environment
culture.
7. Develop and maintain effective collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with relevant internal and external
stakeholders.
8. Lead and/or participate in incident investigations to ensure root causes are identified and actions implemented.
9. Conduct business continuity assessments and implement plans to limit risks and exposure and put emergency
preparedness plans in place.
10. Actively assist staff and Managers to lead by example of safety First. Carry out duties in accordance with Territory
Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies, safety principles, corporate values and strategies.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Five or more years’ experience in Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management roles with proven ability to provide
strategic advice on all aspects of WHS management to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide high level strategic and operational management advice on the development and
delivery of innovative and responsive WHS and Environmental strategies, policies and programs to the Corporation.
3. Previously demonstrated high level skills managing WHS for an operational workforce in a complex
industrial/engineering related environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to design strategies and change management plans and communications strategies for WHS
projects.
5. High level ability to develop and implement procedures, strategies and programs in relation to WHS and Environment.
6. High level understanding and knowledge of sound business management principles and practices inherent in the
development and delivery of innovative and responsive WHS and Environment strategies, policies and programs.
7. High level leadership and management skills.
8. High level oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse
cultures and influence positive outcomes with managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
9. Well-developed analytical skills, with the ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
to WHS and Environment programs and systems.
10. Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies and
corporate values and strategies.
Desirable •
1. Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety or similar.
2. Tertiary qualification in Environmental science and management or similar.
3. Experience in the Power Generation industry or heavy industrial industry.
4. Technical acumen
5. Demonstrated knowledge of health, Safety and risk legislation, management practices and systems that comply with
ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 31000 and ISO 9001.
6. An understanding of contemporary issues relating to the utilities industry.
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Direct Reports
WHS Project Advisor
WHS Advisor - North
WHS Advisor – South
Environment and Sustainability Advisor
Key Internal Relationships
Executive Leadership Team
Manager People and Capability
Regional and Station Managers
Learning and Development Team
Key External Relationships
NT Worksafe
WHS and Environmental regulatory Bodies
Unions
No. of Employees Reporting (approx) 4
REVIEW / AUTHORISATION
HR Review: Date
General Manager Operations and
Maintenance: Date
Pre-Employment medicals are a requirement for all Territory Generation positions.
For further information please contact: Tim Danby, A/General Manager Operations and Maintenance on 08 7979 2505
Apply online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=292749
Closing date: 07/04/2024
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