Hse Manager

HSE Management, Safety Training/Education, Safety Culture
- Civil, Construction, industrial
- Autonomous, accountable and business focused role

Build and further establish a safety culture and plan, deliver and manage the Integrated Management, Work Health & Safety and Environmental function within this growing business with operations that cover product manufacturing, installation and support. They have extensive and respected partner relationships with a number of high-level customers in the Civil/Construction Sector.

This role works closely with team leaders and supervisors, including the CEO, COO, Operations Manager, General Manager, Construction Manager, Production Manager and Project managers to ensure that Safety is engrained into the company and all parties have the correct information for reporting and legislative requirements.

**From an operational and delivery perspective, the HSE Manager will**:

- Demonstrate safety leadership behaviours by putting safety first. Develop a safe culture in safety and quality matters and stop working if unsafe.
- Actively participate via leading from the top in the ongoing development of safety and quality direction and initiatives, evidenced by site walks and engagement.
- Support the wider Leadership Team in ensuring safety and quality is engrained into the company and necessary compliance, reporting and legislative requirements meet and exceed requirements.
- Develop an annual HSE Plan that brings the company's vision to life and is aligned to both businesses.
- Identify industry trends and future needs around HSE and make sure they are incorporated, when necessary, in the HSE Plan.
- Review, update, implement and oversee the HSE Management System in line with industry best practice.
- Plan and implement HSE training, including induction for all employees.
- Provide expert advice and support to the business in achieving the HSE Plan, monitor progress towards achieving the actions in the plan and objectives to ultimately support reduction in incidents and improve safety culture.
- Define environmental management policies and objectives, priorities and targets and responsibilities of employees for environmental matters.
- Develop initiatives designed to engage workers in improving HSE outcomes and culture, and managing the implementation of these initiatives at relevant sites
- Manage the accident and incident reporting systems for employees, contractors, and visitors, as well as critical incident response and investigation as required
- Manage the identification, development, and delivery of training for operational roles to reinforce a positive HSE culture, and compliance with all relevant legislation. Drive efficiencies across the business without compromising safety.
- Manage the internal and external audit schedules for relevant sites.
- Identify, manage and monitor corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Monitor the activities of the business and ensure controls are established an embedded to identify and resolve exceptions.
- Ensure HSE policies and procedures and guidance materials are up-to-date and communicated to, and formally acknowledge by contractors, managers, and team members.
- Encourage a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercial responsibility across the business by creating a platform for ideas and testing.
- Identify capability gaps across the business to ensure appropriately qualified team members are recruited, managed, developed and supported to meet business needs

**To be successful in this role you will have experience as a HSE Manager**
**within a similar company. You will have experience across the following**:

- Diploma Work, Health and Safety.
- Similar experience in a HSE Manager role in the Civil and Construction industry, experience in manufacturing would be favourable but not essential.
- Exceptional influencing abilities and a successful track record implementing safety systems, processes and behaviours within complex organisations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to implement positive changes that contribute to the development and evolution of a safety culture within a workplace.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with guests, team members and leadership.
- Sound understanding of the WH&S Act, Safety Legislation and subordinate regulations.
- Experience in accident investigation and formal reporting processes.
- Knowledge of OHS management system AS/NZS 4801:2001.
- Previous experience in the execution of continuous improvement programs.

With a clearly defined vision and purpose, this company cultivates integrity, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement. Quality is at the core of everything they do. Supporting open, honest and timely feedback, they look to improve the customers experience and interaction at every opportunity. Fostering a continuous improvement mindset, challenging