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SalaryDo you have experience working on-site with key collaborators to support round-the-clock manufacturing, making contributions that are instrumental in shaping safety protocols, minimizing risks, and promoting sustainable practices? Would you like to apply your expertise and join an organisation that follows science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might have a great opportunity for you!
About AstraZeneca
We believe in the power of science to make a difference in the health of people, society and the planet. Known for the passionate, friendly and diverse teams we bring together, we encourage life-long learning and the development of meaningful careers. We provide excellent training, invest in you, set challenging goals and create stimulating opportunities.
We are proud of our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and head office located in Macquarie Park. The site has demonstrated outstanding supply performance and delivery. It is globally regarded as one of the most cost-efficient and successful manufacturing sites. This is where everybody works together towards the same goals, backed by positive leadership and ambitious goals.
We are looking for an experienced & agile Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Advisor- Project Lead, encouraging a culture of safety and sustainability, to join our dynamic SHE Team supporting the manufacturing site at North Ryde for a 24-month full time contract role.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the SHE Lead, you will be required to play a pivotal role in enhancing safety, health, and Environmental practices, collaborating with SHE Advisors, and taking the lead on important projects to drive continuous improvement. You will Develop and execute a sustainable Risk Management framework aligned with AstraZeneca global standards and industry best-practice, ensuring you are working in a manner that protects the safety and well-being of self, others, and the environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with stakeholders, preparing and managing Project Plans for assigned SHE projects.
- Applying best practice project management and safety principles to deliver tasks and projects aligned with targets, providing exceptional customer service.
- Mentoring stakeholders and users post-project, maintaining system effectiveness.
- Implementing the SHE Contractor Management system across the site and making recommendations for further improvements.
- Identifying improvement opportunities within the Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health programs, implementing effective actions to meet AstraZeneca Global Standards
- Assessing and identifying improvement opportunities in Chemical Management on site, including mitigating the risk of pollution events
- Supporting SHE report system users, ensuring SHE compliance, enhancing Safety Management System, and adapting to legislative changes.
- Developing and facilitating training, including virtual and face-to-face sessions.
- Analysing SHE data, predicting trends, and establishing mitigation strategies.
- Performing site inspections, audits, and contributing to committees.
- Significant experience in a similar role
- Tertiary Qualification in Project Management or relevant experience
- Tertiary or formally recognised qualification in the area of occupational Health and safety, minimum WHS Cert IV and Diploma
- Sound understanding of relevant SHE legislation, industry practice, and company standards and expectations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence others at various levels of the organisation.
- Experience developing and facilitating SHE-related training programs
- Highly motivated, energetic, and resourceful with good self-awareness of strengths, opportunities, and role responsibilities
- An ability to manage conflicting and multiple SHE business objectives
- Strong team skills, with a proven track record to work independently
- Willingness to work reasonable additional hours to meet business needs and respond to serious SHE events
- Experience working in an industrial FMCG SHE role, SHE engineering role, or within a similar industry.
- Post Graduate qualification in SHE-related field
- SHE Management System Auditing qualification
- Certifications in high-risk work, including confined spaces, working at height, chemical management, LOTO, and permits
- Certified in Safety Investigations and root cause analysis (eg: ICAM or similar)
Join a team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering the highest quality. It’s inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines. To ultimately make people’s lives better – from patients and their families to all of us in society.
Some Benefits in this role:
- An extra paid day off every month!
- On-site car park and site staff canteen
- Gym membership
So, what’s next?
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have a seat available, and we hope it’s yours.
- If you’re curious to know more, please contact Sharmia Bakar
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Closing Date 14-Feb-2024
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
