Health and Safety Manager

2 weeks ago


North Sydney, Australia cimic Full time
About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Health & Safety Manager. In this role, you will develop, plan, and implement transition and integration strategies for new contracts globally. You will ensure that Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) aspects are managed according to established transition plans. Your responsibilities will include identifying and implementing improvements to maximize the effectiveness of the transition process, enabling smooth and low-risk start-ups. Additionally, you will develop and execute improvement plans to address project-specific opportunities for enhancement. Join our team and play a crucial role in driving seamless and successful transitions for our global contracts.

Additionally, you will: 

Develop and embed a health and wellbeing focus into the new project transition plans, ensuring that Thiess Group personnel are supported in their physical and mental wellbeing.

Identify, develop and implement appropriate HSS operating processes and systems to deliver contractual requirements. 

Create and implement initiatives and programs that drive the Group Principles and the Thiess culture within new contracts. 

Develop effective transition strategies for new contracts and acquisitions while providing a structured ‘project management’ approach to the transition plans and strategies.

Evaluate each new project to ensure that transition plans are tailored to the specific project needs, allowing for the effective implementation of Thiess Group systems and culture at all sites. 

Provide leadership, coaching and guidance for Health & Safety and Operational personnel throughout the transition process and ongoing. 

About you

Your seamless communication, both verbal and written, adds finesse to the flow of ideas and information. You will utilise a broad professional network to drive results and work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Additionally, you have: 

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a health and safety role including senior management roles in mining

Technical skills in - 

Risk managementIncident InvestigationAuditing Report writing

Leadership of Health & Safety personnel

Degree level education in Health & Safety or a related field (desirable)

Please note that this role will be a full time, permanent position and applications will close at midnight on 29 May 2024. 

What Thiess can do for you

Help to build on your career, offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill set

Flexible working arrangements

Recently renovated corporate head office located in South Bank, Brisbane

Health & wellbeing programs

On-site gymnasium

A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products



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