Whse Lead Wa

We work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. We’re Australia’s submarine company, and every day we’re supporting the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia’s national security and to bring its submariners home safely.

If you are looking for a role that makes a difference, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to grow your career that offers flexibility and security to balance life and work. It’s why working at ASC is like no other job. It’s a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.

**About the Opportunity**

The WHSE Lead WA is responsible for the execution of WHSE management systems to support delivery of the overall WHSE strategy. This role is required to positively partner with a variety of stakeholders across the business to successfully deliver on WHSE priorities.

In addition, the WHSE Lead for WA will also lead and deploy the WHSE Critical Risk and Emergency Management shared services function for the business across both WA and SA. This role will take overall responsibility for supporting ASC Operations with the execution of the WHSE Critical Risk Management Framework required advice, governance and assurance that ensures effective operational deployment of our Operational Emergency Management Framework.

**Responsibilities**

The WHSE Lead WA will need to work both strategical and tactical levels within their operational context in order to be able to understand and develop the big picture and will be proactive in resolving WHSE situations while driving positive outcomes and ensuring compliance with Company policies, procedures and relevant Legislation.

You will partner with the broader Operations and WHSE Function to collaborate on the delivery of overarching corporate objectives and will work closely with the WHSE Operational team in SA to ensure that a portfolio approach to critical risk reduction effort is applied to drive consistent strategic outcomes aligned to ASC operational priorities.

Acting as an adviser, coach and facilitator in WHSE related issues, you will effectively support the management of operational WHSE decisions for WA. The role will facilitate building WHSE leadership capability and develop plans to support execution of positive operational WHSE outcomes.

The role will proactively support the business to achieve a positive people culture that values continuous improvement, with a particular focus on streamlining processes and procedures in line with the Company’s focus on ‘Lean’ thinking.

**About you**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety management, environmental science or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior WHSE operational delivery role.
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment (desirable).
- Demonstrable experience in incident investigation methodologies (ICAM desirable).
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Significant experience in report writing.
- Significant experience in the day to day management and oversight of a safety management system being executed in a high risk environment.
- Strong leadership capability.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Ability to pragmatically problem solve.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication.
- Ability to positively influence outcomes.
- Effectively collaborate using a whole of team approach.
- High level of integrity and resilience.
- Excellent conflict resolution skills.
- Solution focused.

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

**Benefits**
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work - life balance.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

**About ASC**

ASC has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.