SHEQ Strategy & Governance Manager

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Detail information about job SHEQ Strategy & Governance Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Strategy & Governance Manager (SHEQ)
• Lead the implementation of an integrated Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Management System
• Mitcham location with onsite parking

Yarra Valley Water provides essential water supply and sanitation services to over 1.7 million people who live and work in the northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne. As an industry leader involved in exciting and innovative service solutions, we are committed to delivering exemplary water and sanitation services that contribute to the health and wellbeing of current and future generations.

We’re passionate about delivering extraordinary outcomes. Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative work environment and provides the development opportunities, flexibility and support that enable high levels of achievement and personal satisfaction. Our long term strategy includes a commitment to put customers at the centre of how we think, and what we do, and to adopt a restorative approach to looking after the environment. We’re for thriving communities, and our work environment is a match for our strategic commitments.

The Role
Our Strategy & Governance Manager will play a lead role in implementing an integrated Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality management system. Through effectively balancing the need to reduce workplace hazards and environmental impacts with the need to produce outstanding business outcomes, you will focus on creating a safety and environmental culture that promotes and encourages initiatives that lead to safer working environments.

As an experienced leader, you’ll motivate a high-performing team of safety and data reporting professionals to continuously improve our SHEQ performance. You’ll have demonstrated success in providing strategic advice, and will have expertise with the Workers’ Compensation process including strategies to reduce premiums. The role requires you to collaborate across the business, and to deliver clear SHEQ goals that align with our strategic objectives. You’ll ensure the implementation of best practice standards in risk, particularly for design.

Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have a Tertiary qualification in Risk Management or a related field, post graduate qualifications are highly regarded. You will have at least 10 years’ experience in a senior SHEQ role, and at least 7 years’ experience leading a team. With a customer centric mindset, you will be results focused, resilient, able to build relationships and influence at all levels and have a strong sense of urgency. You will also have demonstrated experience with change management strategies that maximise employee engagement.

The Benefits

• This full-time role is classified as a Senior Manager, an attractive salary package is available dependent on experience, and the ability to package in a discounted vehicle.
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Generous personal leave entitlements
• Training and development opportunities
• Onsite parking, canteen and fitness group
• Free flu vaccinations
• Social events, skill-sharing and networking opportunities

How to apply
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply Now' button and include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 July 2018

Yarra Valley Water is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and strongly encourages applications from all types of people, from all walks of life. We believe diversity of thinking fosters innovation and delivers better outcomes for our customers, and we value a workforce that’s a match for our diverse community.

This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position (which may include police records checks).