Hse Operations Manager

UGL’s Telecommunications business is a trusted provider of construction and maintenance services to Telco providers nationally. Building on our strong reputation of delivering fibre and wireless infrastructure coupled with customer connections for major carriers, we are poised for significant growth.

Our future is exciting, and we want you to be a part of it.

**The Role**

Reporting to the GM Telecommunications and as senior member of the leadership team, the HSE Operations Manager is focused on the provision of advice and support to the line of business, with a strong focus on driving improvements in Health and Safety and Environmental performance by leveraging UGL’s HSE Strategy, HSE Management System, Assurance Program, and One HSE Culture Program.
- Lead the development and implementation of the HSEQ strategy in alignment with the overall Telecommunications business strategy.
- Attract, lead, and coach a team of HSE professionals
- Actively engage the Leadership and Site/Project teams to discuss how HSE outcomes are being achieved and assist with addressing gaps where identified
- Monitor and report on achievement of HSE KPI’s for the business working with the leadership team to address any identified deficiencies.
- Monitor alignment with legal and client obligations, providing advice to the Leadership team and sites/projects on changes or emerging trends that could impact the successful delivery of work
- Respond to business development opportunities, including involvement in Tender responses and Gate Processes to embed HSE expectations early in the project lifecycle.

This position can be based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

**About you**
- Degree qualified in HSE or related field supported by solid experience in leading a HSE team
- Lead Auditor qualification, or equivalent
- Incident investigation trained to a senior level (preferably ICAM) and/or experience in leading significant incident investigations
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in HSE Management in a high-risk industry
- Thorough knowledge of AS 4801, ISO 9001 / 14001, ISO 31000, Federal Safety Commissioner (FSC) requirements.
- Demonstrated capability in implementing HSE improvement programs/strategies
- Solid Influencing skills and the ability to achieve outcomes in an environment of managing complex stakeholder relationships, including key business partners

**What makes you right for UGL**LI-KD1
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety

**Why Unite with the Very Best**
- A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team
- Back yourself and your development, and UGL will back your growth
- Flexible and blended work environment; make use of flexible working and our impressive employee benefits, including:

- A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality - earn cashback for gym shoes
- We’ll give you access to a multitude of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.
- You can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies

At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

**Job Reference**:262236

**Discipline**: Health Safety Security & Environment Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs

**Other Locations**: Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs, Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time