AddressAbout Select Plant Australia
Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.
Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.
As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.
About the role
As the Senior Health, Safety & Environment Manager for Select Plant Australia, your primary responsibility will be to lead and oversee all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) across the business unit nationally. You will be instrumental in driving a positive HSE culture, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and company procedures. and furthering our journey towards contemporary safety principles.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, implement and improve the HSE framework for the business operations
- Provide strategic leadership for HSE initiatives across operations and functional teams.
- Co-ordinate and manage external certification process including the audit process and embedding any continuous improvements identified.
- Develop and update Select-specific HSE procedures and forms based on operational requirements.
- Review and provide input into work method statements, scopes of work, and work packs to capture all HSE requirements and deliverables
- Facilitate or support operational personnel in incident investigations, including Class 1 events, ensuring thoroughness and appropriateness of root cause corrective actions
- Foster a culture of respect for the environment and communities in which we work to minimise impacts. Further responsibilities for health and safety, environment and rail safety as specified in the relevant project-specific management plans
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred
- Significant experience in HSE management with a track record of driving meaningful change in safety performance, within the equipment/plant hire or related industries
- Demonstrated experience in large, organisations, preferably in services, such as logistics, with a strong plant background or related sectors
- Strong understanding of state HSE regulations, standards, and best practices
- Proficiency in implementing risk-based HS systems and assurance programs, supporting Business Unit & Operations leaders to manage significant HS&E risks involved in the plant industry
- ICAM or equivalent investigation training
- Lead Auditor Training.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in HSE management systems and software tools
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
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
