Roles & Responsibilities:

•    Ensure compliance to legislations, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001
•    Maintain compliance/conformance for all certificates and approvals
•    Advise Company on all matters pertaining to safety / health issues i.e. compliance with Singapore legislations (Workplace Safety & Health Act, etc.)
•    Ensure  safety  standards  are  maintained  and  continually  seek  ways  to improve safety standards
•    Plan and implement safety / health training, programmes and promotional activities (e.g.  inspections,  campaigns  and  competitions)  that  will  improve  safety / health competencies and awareness
•    Conduct and manage monthly HSE Committee Meetings
•    Investigate  and  report  all  reportable  accidents:  internally  to  relevant persons and externally to the relevant authorities
•    Brief  and  instruct  sub-contractors  on  safety  /  health  procedures  and instructions that they and their employees are required to comply with
•    Lead the Company Emergency Response Team
•    Manage/ensure operational compliance

Requirements:

Whenever critical decisions need to be made, Thales has a role to play. Thales in Australia is part of a leading international electronics and systems group serving the defence, aerospace and space, security and transport markets in Australia and throughout the world. Our expertise ranges across protected mobility vehicles and integrated communications solutions for defence through to security solutions and systems integration for the commercial sector.

The Thales Protected Vehicles team develop specialised products to meet specific requirements not catered for elsewhere. Our manufacturing, engineering and design operations are based in Bendigo, Victoria and we also have a major support facility in Brisbane, Queensland. Our products include the Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle, the recently developed Hawkei, survivability enhancement kits, engineering support services and vehicle maintenance and repairs.

We currently have a senior opportunity available for a passionate HSE Manager to drive and optimise the HSE function within the Protected Vehicles business.  Together with your HSE team, you will play a key role in championing HSE initiatives and providing end-to-end policy, systems and services to the site.   You will actively partner with the management team and all departments on site to promote and improve HSE performance and develop strategies that reflect a postive HSE culture.  Taking a visual leadership approach, you will be responsible for:

• Providing expert advice and guidance which aligns with our desired HSE culture and values
• Developing and promoting HSE targets and objectives for the site
• Identifying issues and trends in HSE performance and recommending appropriate action plans
• Implementing Corporate strategy, management systems and improvement plans
• Partnering with business leaders to ensure compliance with the HSE management system, accreditation and legislation requirements
• Ensuring the appropriate reporting and investigation of all hazards, incidents and injuries
• Leading or participating in internal HSE audits
• Managing and developing your team through mentoring, support and guidance.

As an experienced HSE Manager you possess extensive knowledge of HSE practices, standards and statutory requirements which you have gained in a manufacturing/automotive/engineering or other high risk environment.  You have relevant qualifications/training in HSE, and a genuine desire to coach and develop others by sharing your skills and knowledge.  You are collaborative by nature and can successfully engage and influence key stakeholders to share your passion for safety. 

Thales Australia offers a rewarding salary package, attractive benefits and provides you with the resources to succeed.

Special Requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for a Defence Security Clearance and access information covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Thales Australia.

Together. Safer. Everywhere.