Description:
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Volvo Group has been in Australia since 1972 and has a strong track record of helping our customers succeed in their respective industries. Volvo Group Australia manages the manufacturing, distribution and operation of well-known brands such as Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus, Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Financial Services.
What you will do
Our Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Business Partner’s provide expert advice and practical support for all SHEQ aspects of Volvo Group Australia’s (VGA) operations. Working collaboratively with our Business Leader’s, you will ensure the effective implementation of programs, polices and procedures which will continually improve VGA’s safety culture.
Your responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Partner with and coach Leaders to raise awareness and accountability for the management of SHEQ risks
- Contribute to/support with the maintenance/continuous improvement of the SHEQ Management System as required.
- Assist Leaders to implement SHEQ strategies, execution plans, policies, and procedures
- Collaborate with the Health, Wellbeing and Injury Management BP’s and relevant site management to support the welfare, treatment and return to work of injured workers.
- Produce SHEQ performance reports for AoR and coach Leaders on regular review and analysis of performance to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate and deliver SHEQ training programs.
- Support and/or participate in as required the conduct of SHEQ compliance audits (internal and external).
- Facilitate incident investigations (ICAM) of all serious incidents, mentor Leaders in the process and facilitate contributing factors and root cause analysis to develop effective control measures.
- Coach Leaders on the development of site risk registers, and the continual monitoring and review of operational risks to ensure effective control measures are implemented.
Your future team
Reporting to the National SHEQ Manager, you will work in a team who cover VGA’s national footprint, with your role supporting our QLD sites. The SHEQ team are a group of dedicated individuals, who strive to develop and maintain strong working relationships within VGA and foster a positive safety culture. This role will have a home base of Wacol, at our Volvo Group Head Office, with regular travel to other Brisbane based and Gold Coast based sites.
Who are you?
At VGA, we believe that your behaviours and characteristics are just as important as your technical ability. In this role, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in a WHS or equivalent discipline
- Previous experience in a similar SHEQ role within large commercial businesses
- Experience with leading complex incident investigations (ICAM highly desirable)
- The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and influence stakeholders
- The ability to exercise independent judgement and effective problem solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to interpret and apply appropriate legislation, standards and guidelines within the SHEQ discipline
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- A company bonus of up to 10%
- A car allowance included in the salary package
- Modern offices with on-site parking and a café
- Avoid the CBD traffic with our Wacol location
- Working with a company who are committed to safety in the workplace and ensuring our employees have appropriate work / life balance
- Working in a supportive and inclusive team environment
- Opportunity to purchase an extra week of annual leave
- Generous parental leave policy
- Access to Sonder, our Employee Assistance Partner, for yourself and your family
Ready for the next move?
If you have a passion for helping to maintain a positive safety culture in a business and naturally demonstrate safety leadership in your interaction with others, we would love to hear from you! We look forward to seeing your application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks.
Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.