WHS & Rail Safety Manager

At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We've always known at its heart infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work.

That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Role:
We are currently looking for applications for a WHS & Rail Safety Manager to join our rail and transport business. The role will support the region with the implementation of WHS Systems strategies and programs as well as driving the ongoing development of an effective safety culture. It can be based in NSW or QLD offices.

Key Responsibilities:
-Provide technical direction, coaching and guidance to project based WHS and Rail Safety representatives ensuring continued growth in the capability and productivity of the function

-Support the business unit to further develop a culture focused on WHS excellence and business improvement

-Support the implementation of WHS and Rail Safety strategies, systems and initiatives across the region and report progress to regional and business unit leadership teams. 

-Ensure that the business unit maintains robust WHS and Rail Safety risk management processes, capability, focus and discipline. 

-Oversee and govern the accuracy and quality of investigations for all Class 1 & 2 incidents, including actions to prevent future occurrences. 

-Provide governance over the company WHS systems utilisation and effectiveness within the business unit, ensuring that leadership representatives are informed of activities, outcomes and areas for improvement  

-Provide specialist WHS and Rail Safety advice and input during tendering, project planning and project delivery. 

-Ensure comprehensive records are maintained, manage company and statutory WHS reporting requirements, and provide analysis to drive focus and continuous improvement. 

-Develop positive relationships with key stakeholders including Government Agency representatives. 

-Represent Rail & Transport, provide input and support broader business wide WHS initiatives. 

-Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legal, regulatory and company requirements associated with WHS and Rail Safety; ensuring management and staff are informed of any relevant changes and their impacts. 

-Review specific high-risk planned works to be undertaken to ensure compliance with the method of work  

-Bachelors' degree (or equivalent) in Science, Safety, Environment Management, Sustainability and/or other associated disciplines. 

-Post graduate qualifications in relevant other disciplines such as Safety, Environment, Project Management or Risk. 

-Safety Lead Auditor Qualification, Internal Environmental Auditor Qualification, Diploma of Quality Auditing. 

-Experienced WHS Practitioner in Rail/Construction with strong onsite experience. 

-Thorough understanding of the relevant Rail Safety legislation and regulatory bodies   

-Passion for driving change and governance across Rail projects. 

-Generalist Quality Management experience. 

-Solid knowledge and application of Audit Management practices. 

-Experience driving project system implementation. 

-Strong demonstrated experience in Stakeholder engagement including internal and external parties. 

-Ability to travel across projects across the region. 

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.
Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What's in it for you when you join John Holland?
We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We offer:
Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.