National WHS Coordinator

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

A great opportunity has become available for an experienced National WHS Coordinator to join our corporate team. As part of a corporate Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) function you will be responsible for assisting with the effective implementation and execution of HSE policy and strategy across operations in Australia. You will undertake activities in support of HSE programs and projects across all Business Lines.

As the National WHS Coordinator, you are accountable for:

• Undertaking activities to support the implementation, maintenance and ongoing compliance of the Group and corporate HSE strategy, management system and improvement and control action plans.
• Providing support to HSE management and their teams in achieving the HSE strategy (where relevant)
• Executing the HSE assurance framework to meet Group, management system, critical risk management and legislative requirements and expectations
• Providing scheduling and logistic support to facilitate internal and external HSE assurance activities
• Undertaking activities to assure the accuracy and compliance of HSE data and providing support to HSE reporting
• Where required, providing support to sites with HSE site committees and site-based programs such as the coordination of drug and alcohol testing and vaccination programs
• Where required, providing support to the development and delivery of HSE training
• Other duties as directed

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a Cert IV in HSE, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a HSE role in large, complex and high-risk organisations
• Understanding HSE regulations
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong stakeholder engagement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence others without positional power.
• Lead and participate in change initiatives aimed at delivering a mature HSE operational commitment
• from operations
• Understanding of HSE auditing and compliance systems including experience with ISO 14001, 45001 and exposure to 50001 management system

BENEFITS @ THALES

• Competitive remuneration + Super
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

SECURITY CLEARANCE

As part of the responsibilities of the role, applicants must be eligible to attain security clearance and as such all candidates must hold current Australian Citizenship

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