About the Company
Join a globally recognised, reputable organisation and one of Australia’s leading Tertiary institutions. With a significantly large employee and student base, the University offers a range of courses and is a world leader in technology, design and enterprise education.
With a diverse range of courses, multiple campuses including Melbourne (main), SE Asia and Europe, and a complex stakeholder environment, brings a unique risk profile and a transformational opportunity to enhance the overall maturity and performance of the Safety, Health and Risk functions.
The Position
Reporting directly to the COO, and with autonomy to engage across all University stakeholders, the newly created position of Executive Director Health, Safety & Risk is accountable for defining and driving the enterprise strategy.
The role will be key in driving a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, managing risks, and supporting leaders to achieve health and safety excellence. This position involves working closely with University leaders, and all stakeholders, to uphold the safety vision, values, and standards.
Key elements:
- Provide the overall vision and direction for Safety, Health, Security Operations, and Enterprise Risk Management.
- Ensure health, safety and environment is at the forefront of decision making.
- Build a robust, technically sound foundation for health & safety across the University.
- Develop a 3-5 year strategy and framework with a timeframe for implementation.
- Grow, develop and lead a team of high performing HSE professionals, aligning an effective and scalable structure.
- Elevate the Safety culture across the University through influence, cultural engagement and buy-in from a diverse stakeholder group.
About You
You are a proven, strategic Executive with exceptional influencing and communication skills; a visible leader who can take people on the journey, and tailor your approach to a diverse audience.
Key Requirements:
- Significant technical depth and leadership experience in Health & Safety from large, complex organisations.
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, critical risk controls, and risk frameworks.
- Capability to effectively navigate a complex business unit and stakeholder environment, gaining ‘buy-in’ and driving cultural change.
- A sound appreciation of enterprise risk with the capability to elevate the function to the next level.
- Commercial acumen in decision making and advice, supported by experience in analytics and planning, governance, and board reporting.
- Ability to grow, develop, lead, and structure a team, aligned with strategic goals.
Location
Melbourne CBD
Salary
Attractive, Executive-level salary package with benefits (relocation package available)
About Applying
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For specific questions about this role, please contact Chris McNicol cmcnicol@thesafestep.com.au