Environmental Health and Safety Lead

10 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Northrop Grumman Australia Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Your Role:

As the EHS Lead, you'll play a key role in delivering the Safety, Health & Wellbeing, Environment & Sustainability (SHWES) Strategy across RAAF Base Amberely and Springfield Lakes sites. You'll provide proactive leadership, guidance, and support to drive safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence across all programs and locations.

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of NGA's EHS Management Systems.
  • Partner with managers and SHWE Committees to embed a strong safety and sustainability culture.
  • Provide expert advice on health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental compliance matters.
  • Oversee EHS audits, investigations, and risk management activities across assigned sites.
  • Develop and deliver initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing, and operational performance.
  • Mentor and guide EHS team members through effective communication, coaching, and support.

About You:

You're an experienced EHS professional with broad expertise across safety, environment, and wellbeing disciplines. You thrive in collaborative environments, excel at stakeholder engagement, and are passionate about creating safe, sustainable workplaces.

Diploma (or higher) in Work Health & Safety / Occupational Health & Safety .

  • Demonstrated experience in safety or environmental leadership
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and WHS regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven ability to lead audits, investigations, and risk management processes.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Eligible for a Defence security clearance (Australian citizenship required).

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
  • 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
  • Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
  • Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
  • Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia's future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification

  • Project or Senior Environmental Consultant

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Epic Environmental Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    JOB LOCATION /BrisbaneAPPLICATIONS CLOSE /1 November 2025WE ARE EPICWhy Smart People Join Epic?Variety, Not MonotonyYou'll work on a mix of projects — infrastructure, contaminated land, renewables, and more — with opportunities across fieldwork, reporting, and client interaction. No pigeonholing here.Culture That Backs YouWe're a down-to-earth team that...

  • Senior Environmental Scientist

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Epic Environmental Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Why Smart People Join Epic?Variety, Not MonotonyYou'll work on a mix of projects — infrastructure, contaminated land, renewables, and more — with opportunities across fieldwork, reporting, and client interaction. No pigeonholing here.Culture That Backs YouWe're a down-to-earth team that supports, shares, and celebrates. From day one, you'll be surrounded...

  • Environmental Health Officer

    6 days ago

    South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Metro South Health Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

    Join the Metro South Public Health Unit – Full-Time OpportunityPlay a vital role in protecting and promoting community health as an Environmental Health Officer with Metro South Public Health Unit. Based at Garden City Office Park, you'll deliver evidence-based services, support public health investigations, and contribute to quality improvement...

  • Environmental Scientist/Engineer

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia SGM environmental Pty Limited Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    About the RoleSGME is seeking a motivated and experienced environmental professional to join our growing consultancy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a variety of high-impact projects across the mining, infrastructure, and land development sectors. Working alongside a team of scientists, engineers, and environmental specialists, you'll...

  • Principal Human Health/Ecological risk assessor

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Epic Environmental Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Why Smart People Join Epic?Work That MattersYou won't just be ticking boxes. You'll shape risk assessments that guide critical decisions across infrastructure, contaminated land, mining, and industrial redevelopment — with real-world health and ecological impacts.A Culture You'll Thrive InWe ditch the hierarchy and politics. You'll work with down-to-earth...

  • Environmental Health Compliance Officer

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Metro South Health Full time $72,000 - $102,000 per year

    Your new Role:We're seeking a proactive Compliance Officer skilled in interpreting legislation and taking enforcement action to uphold public health laws. You'll conduct routine inspections, gather evidence, prepare reports, and represent cases in court. Your role includes sample collection, intelligence gathering, and working collaboratively with partners...

  • Manager, Health Safety and Wellbeing

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    **As our Manager, Health Safety and Wellbeing, you will:- Implement the DPI's contemporary health safety and wellbeing management strategy and initiatives, aimed at building the compliance, capability and agility of the NFAEP workforce.Specifically, in relation to the following key WHS areas:o Health and Safety Management Systemo Health and wellbeing...

  • Manager, Health Safety and Wellbeing

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    As our Manager, Health Safety and Wellbeing, you will:• Implement the DPI's contemporary health safety and wellbeing management strategy and initiatives, aimed at building the compliance, capability and agility of the NFAEP workforce.Specifically, in relation to the following key WHS areas: o Health and Safety Management System o Health and wellbeing...

  • Project Environmental Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia JBS&G - An Independent Accredited Environmental Consultancy Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Join one of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental consultanciesFriendly, supportive team culture | Unique chance to see parts of Australia few get to visitExciting project pipeline | Strong career development opportunities in a growing teamAre you ready to work on high profile, technically complex projects and collaborate with clients across...

  • Principal Health and Safety Advisor, Queensland Health

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    Take the next step in your career with this exciting temporary opportunity within the Human Resources Branch as a Principal Health and Safety Advisor.As the Principal Health and Safety Advisor, you will provide professional and high-level technical expertise that enables the implementation of effective Health and Safety management plans for the Department of...