Senior Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

7 days ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Penske Transportation Solutions Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned professional to fill the role of Senior Health, Safety and Environment Specialist at Penske Transportation Solutions. This position is responsible for providing expert guidance and support to the business in matters related to health, safety, and environment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Drive and demonstrate HSE leadership with managers and employees to ensure everyone understands, believes, and connects with HSE matters on a personal level.
  2. Build strong relationships with managers and employees to engage people in HSE practices and a safety culture for Penske's Australia and New Zealand business operations.
  3. Develop, implement, and maintain a Management System that meets Penske's, legislative, and ISO requirements in Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and Environment.
  4. Provide an effective Risk Management approach to ensure best practice WHS and Environmental management for Penske's business operations.
  5. Ensure HSE policies and procedures are embedded in Penske's business operations.
  6. Assist in the implementation of Wellbeing strategies across the Penske business operations.

This is an operationally focused role best suited to a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys working closely with the business. The successful candidate will also support the development of management capability and coach managers and supervisors on best practice health and safety initiatives.

About the Ideal Candidate
  1. Rlevant tertiary or equivalent qualification in OH&S – Minimum Diploma OH&S.
  2. Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (desired, not essential).
  3. Qualified Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator.
  4. Certified IMS Auditor (preferred).
  5. Incident Lead Investigator trained (ICAM preferred).
  6. Minimum of 7 years working experience with WHS and Environmental systems.
  7. Experience in implementing and maintaining best practice WHS and Environmental programs.
  8. Good knowledge and understanding of federal and state legislation related to WHS and Environment.
  9. Experience in Rehabilitation and Return to Work programs.
  10. Proven experience managing Workers Compensation/ACC, including claims, policies, and procedures.
  11. Ability to train and coach managers and employees on Safety and Environment programs including Workers Compensation/rehabilitation.
  12. Established competence in auditing (preferred but not mandatory).
  13. Experience in managing external stakeholders, contractors, and apprentices.
  14. Knowledge and experience in Wellbeing and successful implementation of such programs.
What We Offer
  1. Accredited Training & Development Programs.
  2. Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical, and leadership training.
  3. Competitive Remuneration.
  4. Reward and Recognition Programs.
  5. Employee Referral Program – generous employee referral fees.
  6. Employee Assistance Program.
  7. Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave.
  8. Access to Discounted travel, health insurance, and motor vehicle benefits.


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