AddressSouthern Ports manages the three gateway ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance, and facilitates trade through the commercial management of efficient, safe, sustainable, and customer-focused ports. Our three regional ports play a vital role in connecting Western Australia with world markets. It is our belief that strong regional ports lead to strong regions, and that results in economic and social benefits for the communities across the regions we serve. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting our teams and building a diverse and capable workforce that is geared to meet the current and future needs of our customers and the sustainability of our ports.
The Role
Southern Ports is recruiting a Safety and Security Manager to join their team in Esperance. The Safety and Security Manager will be responsible for managing the health, safety and security support function for Southern Ports – Esperance, including developing and managing the implementation of health, safety and security protocols and ensuring regulatory and legislative requirements are met.
Key Duties
- Provide strategic and pragmatic OHS advice to the business and lead the development of a strong and inclusive OHS culture in alignment with Southern Ports values. Lead, develop and coach OHS team members
- Develop operation specific OHS systems, implement procedures and standards to meet Southern Ports OHS Management Plan.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and corporate OHS policy and standards.
- Collaborate with Contractors and Port Users to ensure site OHS requirements are met.
- Maintenance and ensure compliance with the Port Security Plan.
- Manage emergency response capability including reviewing/updating the Port Emergency Response Plan.
- Bachelor of OHS or Diploma of OH&S or equivalent
- 5 years’ proven experience in a similar role in an industrial or mining environment
- Previous experience with security and emergency management systems
- Strong knowledge of safety review processes and management of hazards
- Cert IV Training and Assessment
- Strong people management experience, ability to manage teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ousumgqag49wayeerovg2/Safety-and-Security-Manager-PD.pdf?rlkey=tkz321v1tjs7jgpsdrcpcc45v&st=r4wgu4cx&dl=0
Requirements
To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Esperance and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
The successful applicant must have a current WA driver’s licence, be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Access Card and undergo a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Southern Ports is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference or disability. We encourage applications from all culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians. Southern Ports is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and impartial workplace with equal opportunities for all employees.
Applications close COB 18th June, 2024. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period. Please contact the Recruitment team on ***********@southernports.com.au for more information or to obtain a copy of the Position Description.
