National Hse Manager

Develop and execute ‘safety as a culture’ HSE strategies that ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients;
- Lead the HSE team in the effective management of risks and incidents management response;
- Noble Park location - hybrid work arrangement

**Who we are**
Nationwide Group (NWG) is the largest provider of emergency roadside assistance and specialist towing and transport solutions in Australia. A subsidiary of RACV, we are a trusted partner of government bodies, law enforcement and road authorities, major national and international corporations, and Australian automotive clubs.

**About the role**
‘Safety as a culture’ is the forefront of everything we do at Nationwide. As our National HSE Manager, you will develop and execute HSE strategies that will mitigate risks and ensure the safety of our employees and customers.

An experience practitioner and people leader, you thrive on continuously improving HSE practices. Your naturally inquisitive nature allows you to identify and mitigate risks and recommend corrective actions to the executive leadership team.

Additionally, the role involves:

- Owning and leading the Safety Working Group including incident investigation process (ICAM)
- Developing and executing strategies and business plans for HSE across NWG to ensure a strong safety and continuous improvement culture;
- Planning, conducting, recording and evaluating internal and external audits;
- Providing professional advice to Managers on the effective management of Workplace Health and Safety (including WorkCover & Rehabilitation for all NWG sites and functions) and Environmental matters across all NWG sites;
- Managing and maintaining the NWG HSE Management System (DoneSafe), compliance obligations, legislative requirements, standards and customer safety requirements across NWG; and
- Effectively and actively engaging with all internal and external customers and contractors to ensure compliance with NWG and customer HSE management system.

**Skills & experience**
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Appropriate degree qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety and Management Systems;
- A minimum 5 years’ proven experience in a similar role, hands-on and at management level;
- Experience influencing a team of HSE professionals dispersed across multiply sites;
- Lead Auditor experience (ISO), results orientated and practical experience managing incident response processes;
- Significant experience in the development and management of safety systems and the coordination of safety programs;
- Strong written & verbal communication, including the ability to report and present at Executive level;
- Proficiency in the use of various computer software, including Ms Office.

**Why work with Nationwide group**
There are many advantages to working with Nationwide Group. Apart from working with a cohesive, friendly and supportive team, we offer:

- An employee benefits program, which includes roadside assistance membership, insurance and accommodation discounts;
- An employee assistance program;
- Professional development - we’ve won awards for our investment in our people
- Genuine opportunities for career progression - we promote internally first.
- Flexible working arrangements

**How to apply**
Interested? To APPLY, please submit your resume and cover letter (.docx or.pdf formats accepted only).

No recruitment agencies please.

**Schedule for this job**
- Monday to Friday
- 8 hour shift
- On call

**Benefits offered**
- On-site parking
- On-site gym
- Store discount
- Work from home
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program