Safety, Health and Wellbeing Manager
Why Work With Us?
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s Road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers
About the Role
The Safety Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Manager leads a team of safety professionals in the delivery of safety advice and direction across the business, and is critical in the delivery of a positive culture of safety behaviour that drives operational safety performance.
Main Roads is a diverse business, including construction projects, road and bridge maintenance, property and land function, materials laboratories and heavy vehicle services.
Your leadership of the safety function will be relied upon across the entire State.
You will manage a business partnering model that delivers a specialist SHW service in line with the corporate SHW strategy and associated acts and legislation including:
- Develop, implement and evaluate corporate SHW business strategy that facilitates effective management of risks relevant to Main Roads.
- Lead and manage a diverse team of safety professionals to deliver a consistent corporate approach to Safety, Health and Wellbeing practices
- Provision of specialist advice and support on all SHW matters and issues affecting Main Roads directorates and contractor operations.
- Provision of strategic level advice to achieve the required business results that also meet relevant regulatory, legislative and compliance requirements.
- Build and enhance professional working relationships with staff and contractors at all levels to ensure a healthy safety culture across the business, providing guidance to achieve excellence in safety performance.
The role is a Monday to Friday, based in East Perth with short regional trips to our offices or project sites locations across Western Austrlia.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in providing effective leadership and management of a team of Safety, Health and Wellbeing program that meets regulatory, legislative and compliance requirements in a large and complex organisation.
Strong engagement, effective leadership skills and the ability to establish and engage a regional network to influence change across a large and complex organisation is critical to your success in this role.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and build and maintain relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a results driven person to develop their career, by joining an innovative team within our organisation. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads.
Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you, we encourage you to apply.
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Michelle Bastian on (08) 9323 4702 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries, please contact the Main Roads Recruitment team via email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours. Have a look at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au to learn more.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following in your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement
- A statement outlining your comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in relation to the selection criteria as specified in the job role statement in no more than three (3) pages.
- A copy of your current Western Australian motor vehicle (car) Driver’s Licence or approved equivalent
- If applicable to you (not mandatory), a copy of your Degree in Health, Safety and Environment or other related discipline.
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be assessed throughout the selection process with equal weighting.
Please note you will be asked to complete several questions as part of your application. Ensure you allow plenty of time as late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Additional Information
Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a current and satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.
