Hse Projects Lead

**Company Description**
Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. With us, you belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. We are always looking for people to join our team and help us create a lasting impact on individuals, society, and the planet.

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program

Within Western Australia, Sodexo is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and refurbishment of non-process infrastructure to clients within the mining and oil & gas sector. Sodexo plays a critical role in ensuring the resource sector can operate by providing quality catering, hospitality, and facilities maintenance services.

We have an opening for an experienced HSE Lead to join our Project Teams in a role that is permanent, full time based
- Monday to Friday. The role will be based out of our office in Balcatta but will require regular travel to our remote sites in the Pilbara.

Our Projects team consists of both capital and minor work scopes that are carried out by a team of sub-contractors. Our HSE Lead will oversee a team of HSE Specialists. You will get to use your experience in past HSE management environments to lead, shape and drive a high performing team of committed safety professionals.

To be successful in this role, you will need a background or experience working in the facilities management and/or construction industry. Previous FIFO experience or working in remote environment would be desirable
- but not essential.
- Influence site management on HSEQ policies to ensure risk management is a value conveyed to all personnel;
- Focus on the risk management culture of the organisation through effective evaluating leadership and elimination of inconsistent practices;
- Promote Our Safety Culture, setting high standards, communicating openly, confronting risk and involving the workforce;
- Assess competency training risk profiles against company and industry standards;
- Communicate legislative requirements that impact stakeholders within the business;
- Facilitate level 2 risk assessments and undertake risk register reviews;
- Update risk registers following the identification of significant incidents and trends;
- Undertake contractor assessments and report on compliance within Rapid;
- Champion on site coaching and mentoring with site leads in business risk management tools;
- Support Site Managers by providing technical support, advice and assistance on risk management/ related queries;
- Review the implementation of operational activities within the HSEQ Management Plan;
- Determine the risk category of incidents with relevant stakeholders, determining the category of investigation required;
- Review Safety Walks and Observation criticality, appropriateness and collaborate/ coach personnel as required;

**Qualifications**
- Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (at minimum)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- Certified in Internal Auditing (desirable but not essential)
- Root Cause Incident Investigation (TapRoot/Essential Factors) Training (desirable but not essential)
- Current West Australian C Class driver's license.

**Additional Information**
This is a permanent, full-time role based out of our office in Balcatta. On offer is the opportunity to join an international leader in facilities management that promotes growth and development, offers flexible working arrangement, and empowers you to take ownership of your role.