HSE Business Partner

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it's all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what's possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we're driving progress in some of the world's most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

As part of our commitment, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Recognised leader in reservist employee support
• Veterans Leave
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

About Your Role

Leading Health Safety and Environment across our Underwater Systems, Aviation, Digital and Secure Information Communication businesses, and working with multiple stakeholders across Australia, your role will include:

• Ensuring adherence to HSE regulatory and legislative requirements via an auditable compliance system
• Aligning HSE priorities and resources to strategy and ensuring management of systems and improvement plans in accordance with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Determining any specific HSE requirements and risks and ensuring effective assessment and controls are implemented
• Identifying all key stakeholders both internal and external and ensuring they are engaged and informed. This includes liaising with Government bodies, regulatory agencies and professional bodies on safety and environmental matters
• Certifying that all hazards, incidents and injuries/illnesses are reported, investigated and controlled, and response programs are in place
• Reporting and analysing HSE targets/objectives, as well as continually identifying and implementing improvements

About you

• Qualifications in Health, Safety and Environment
• Demonstrable experience leading a team of health and safety professionals in a high risk environment
• Extensive experience in the application of OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, AS/NZS 4801 and ISO 14001 HSE Management Systems
• Industry experience within engineering, mining, rail or construction highly regarded
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• An extensive track record of building strong relationships with key stakeholders and leading in complex environments;

Good to Know

You'll get an email acknowledgement after you've applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit –

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We're proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there's always more we can do. We'll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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