At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety and environmental management for a national transport and logistics business.
- Company: Global leader in transport and logistics with a strong commitment to safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment focused on innovation and safety excellence.
- Why this job: Shape the future of safety in a dynamic industry while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in WHS, with experience in heavy industries and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 83250 - 101750 $ per year.
National WHS Manager - Transport & Logistics
Our client is a Global Transport & Logistics business with sites & operations across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland.
As the business continues to expand, they employ over 1,000 people across ANZ running container depots, warehousing, transport and port-side logistics.
Due to an internal restructure they are looking for National WHS & Environmental Manager to lead the business through it's next phase.
This role will report through to the Chief Operating Officer.
- Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee safety leadership and strategy
- Own the safety and environmental management systems
- Lead the controls for critical risk management
- Manage incidents & investigations
- Injury management & fitness for work
- Heavy vehicles & chain of responsibility
- Lead environmental management initiatives nationally
- Manage contractor safety, including pre-qualification, inductions, permits to work and site supervision
- Set up and support health and safety representatives (HSRs), committees and work groups
- Required Skills/Qualification
- At least 10 years' experience in WHS, including at least 5 years in a national or multi-site senior WHS role
- Recent experience in ports, stevedoring, container logistics, road transport, warehousing or a similar heavy industry with mobile plant
- Tertiary qualification in WHS, OHS, Environmental Management or a related discipline
- Strong working knowledge of harmonised WHS laws, Victorian OHS law and the Heavy Vehicle National Law, including Co R
- Working knowledge of environmental legislation and environmental management systems
- Experience managing workers' compensation and injury management
- Proven experience managing high-risk mobile plant, traffic management and dangerous goods
- Experience leading serious incident investigations and managing regulator inspections and notices
- Experience working constructively with unions, HSRs and workers in an enterprise agreement environment
- Experience building or improving a safety management system to ISO 45001 or equivalent
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National WHS Manager in Sydney employer: Labourpower Recruitment Services Pty Ltd
Join a vibrant and supportive team at our Australian facility, where we prioritise operational excellence and employee development in the medical device sector. As a Logistics Supervisor, you'll benefit from a culture that values continuous improvement and collaboration, alongside opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and leadership support. With a commitment to workplace safety and a focus on delivering exceptional service, this role offers a rewarding environment for those passionate about making a difference in hearing health and wellness.
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