Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager - SKAO - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

• Are you a motivated HSE professional with leadership and construction experience?
• Want to play a key role in the world-class SKA initiative?
• Join us and enjoy the coastal lifestyle in beautiful Geraldton – City-living, Country-style!

The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) will be operated as a single Observatory, comprising two telescopes, SKA-LOW in Australia and SKA-MID in South Africa.  The SKAO headquarters based in the United Kingdom, has responsibility for SKAO construction and operation globally.  CSIRO, via their Space and Astronomy (S&A) business unit, is playing a lead role in the design, development and construction of the SKA-LOW telescope, the Australian component of SKA, which will be built at CSIRO’s Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory (MRO), ~300km inland from Geraldton, Western Australia. CSIRO and SKAO will operate the SKA-LOW telescope in partnership. 

As the HSE Manager – SKAO, you will be the key CSIRO HSE resource for the SKAO in Australia, leading the HSE through the SKA-LOW construction phase on the MRO.  You will provide tailored support and coordinate the consistent delivery of improving HSE outcomes and metrics, HSE activities and initiatives for the SKAO.  You will ensure that all HSE related aspects of the developed designs, constructed works, and forthcoming Observatory operations are relevant to the particular phase of the project in line with CSIRO and Australian HSE standards. Additionally, you will oversee the further development and implementation of SKAO’s HSE programme in Australia and advise the Site Construction Director on all HSE matters relating to the SKAO office and site environments.

The SKAO and S&A are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and equity within our workplaces. This role is offered on a full-time, part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE), or job-share basis (if circumstances permit).

Your duties will include:

• Reviewing, implementing, and administering all aspects of the SKAO HSE Plan, as relevant to Australia.
• Advising, coordinating with, and providing informed HSE advice to all SKAO senior management, staff and contractors in Australia. 
• Acting as in-country champion for SKAO HSE initiatives.
• Leading the further development and/or review of Australian specific SKA HSE related plans and procedures.
• Leading staff and taking responsibility for effective team performance.
• Planning and managing regular team and stakeholder meetings.
• Overseeing, developing or executing:
• Monthly reports 
• SKAO compliance in all HSE areas
• HSE training and accident recordkeeping 
• HSE data analysis and reviewing KPI’s
• Policy on environmental protection 
• Emergency procedures
• Relevant induction compliance for all staff and visitors 
• Solutions to eliminate or mitigate exposure to risks and prevent injury

Location:  Geraldton, Western Australia
Salary:  AU$115k to AU$135k per annum, plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite - Full-time, part-time (min 0.8 FTE) or job-share (if circumstances permit
Residency: Australian or New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents only
Reference: 74428

To be considered you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Health Safety and Environment, engineering risk or other relevant discipline.
• Extensive technical, practical and leadership experience in HSE.
• Sound experience on HSE Management Systems.
• Experience managing HSE in a complex/partnering organisation undertaking design, construction and operations/maintenance of complex facilities.
• Experience building strong people relationships, general management practices, and effectively managing and leading a team.
• Current Australian Class ‘C’ driver’s licence (or equivalent).
• Ability and willingness to travel between Western Australian sites and to reside on site for appropriate periods, as required.

To see all the criteria required for success in this role, click on the ‘Position Details’ link below. 

Position Details

Eligibility

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Clearance or equivalent.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Balance

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

About CSIRO

At CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

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How to Apply

Please apply online and provide a CV and cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and your suitability for the role, paying particular attention to the requirements outlined in the Position Details.

Applications Close

Thursday 15 July, 2021 (11pm AEST)

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