Manager – Safety, Health, Environment and Quality

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT
Australia’s most trusted charity, the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS) provides 24-hour emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS exist to support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work or play. We continually invest in our people, infrastructure and technology to improve our patient-centred care.

About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Executive General Manager, People, Culture and Environment as the Manager – Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, you will be inspired to lead the strategic direction and operations of RFDS SA/NT safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) systems processes and improvements. You will be motivated to lead a team of 3 safety, health, environment and quality specialists in the pursuits of RFDS SA/NT SHEQ objectives.

In addition, your main duties and responsibilities in this role are:

• Provide visible leadership and appropriate SHEQ behaviours with the aim to continually develop and maintain a culture which considers safety, health environment and quality across all activities.
• Prepare and implement the annual SHEQ department strategy in line with the RFDS Strategic Pillars.
• Support and mentor all People Leaders and Business Partners with the identification, investigation and resolution of SHEQ issues
• Manage the consultative process associated with several safety, health, environment and quality requirements in consultation with the WHS Committee and Executive Leadership Team.
• Analyse SHEQ data and statistics, providing robust and measurable recommendations to the RFDS SA/NT Board.
• Embed vital SHEQ risk management processes across RFDS SA/NT from an organisational perspective and oversee implementation from a departmental and division perspective

To be successful in this role, you will obtain the following:

• Post Graduate Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management, Business, Psychology or similar.
• Proven experience in a similar Health, Safety & Environment role ideally within a Multi-disciplinary/Multi-site business.
• A genuine leader in the SHEQ field taking pride in developing and educating others to achieve best practice outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers/stakeholders
• Ability to listen, educate and understand the needs of the business
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to maintain and influence vital stakeholder relationships across RFDS SA/NT and externally.
• Experience in the development, delivery and continual improvement of SHEQ processes, initiatives and systems through a pragmatic and responsive approach to the business.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the business to bring in an altogether approach to SHEQ.
• Extensive knowledge of and interpretation of legislation including but not limited to WHS Legislation, Quality Accreditation, Environmental Compliance in relevant Australian jurisdictions.

Benefits:

As part of the team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where their people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In addition, they also offer:

• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
• Packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
• Packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
• Continual professional and personal development
• A supportive and committed SHEQ and Leadership team
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• Free on-site parking

Applications close at 11:59pm on 17th October 2024.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Denise Antoniou on 08 8216 3502 for a confidential discussion.