Safety, Risk and Compliance Manager
Deliver the RAS' safety, risk compliance governance risk management framework for Sydney Showground Events and the Royal Easter Show
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Company: Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-8183-6240
Fax: +61-3-1506-2783
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Detail information about job Safety, Risk and Compliance Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Join the Legal and Compliance Team
- Safely deliver the Sydney Royal Easter Show
- Enjoy a diverse Events based role
- Join the Legal and Compliance Team
- Safely deliver the Sydney Royal Easter Show
- Enjoy a diverse Events based role
Deliver the RAS' safety, risk & compliance governance & risk management framework for Sydney Showground Events and the Royal Easter Show
About the Role…
This job is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Safety or Risk Manager to step up into an operational role at a large multi-function venue. As an experienced safety leader, you will put your own stamp on operations and contribute significantly to the ongoing success of the RAS and events staged at Sydney Showground.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will have the responsibility for engaging and mentoring RAS staff, visitors and contractors in order to have all parties embrace our safety culture. As Safety Risk & Compliance Manager, you will be required to be onsite during peak operational periods to assist all event partners achieve outstanding levels of workplace health & safety. Being in the event and venue industry means that weekend and evening work is part of the deal, but it also means you will get to enjoy the diversity of our business and have fun at the same time.
About you…
You will be responsible to:
- Manage, evaluate & monitor safety, risk & compliance governance
- Develop and implement policy and procedures on risk management, emergency management, and workplace health and safety issues with regard to legislative requirements.
- Conduct regular safety and compliance hazard identification, risk assessments and prepare appropriate controls and recommendations to minimise safety and risk exposure.
- Develop and implement systems to improve emergency management and workplace health and safety procedures, training, and incident/accident prevention, reporting and investigation programs.
- Investigate the causes of incidents and assist department managers with recommendations for corrective action
- Keep detailed, reliable and relevant records of safety operations, staff training and incidents in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Monitor, review and report on safety and risk management performance and practice
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of special Event Emergency Management plans
- Prepare & manage annual safety budgets
You will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Risk and/or Safety
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
- Large scale event experience
- Knowledge and experience operating services and plant associated with the operation of venues
- Knowledge and experience with the WHS Act (NSW) 2011 and WHS Regulations (NSW) 2011 and any relevant Codes of Practice and Australian Standards
- A commitment to service excellence and attention to detail
- Appreciation and understanding of a diverse range of client needs
- Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Diplomacy, integrity and a positive will do attitude
- Strong ability to be proactive, show initiative, anticipate and solve problems
- Strong literacy, numeracy & communications skills
- A strong customer focus & team player willing to go the extra mile
- Demonstrated organisation skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Senior First Aid
- Motor vehicle license
About us…
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) manages the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal competitions, the RAS Foundation, Australasian Animal Registry and the Sydney Showground. The RAS has a team of over 130 full-time staff – and an indispensable pool of casual staff - who work on the Easter Show, events at the Sydney Showground and other activities and events.
Sydney Showground is a world-class venue, delivering close to 150 national and international events each year, including music festivals, sporting events, exhibitions, trade shows and the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the flagship event of the RAS and the nation's largest annual ticketed event.
All profits from events held on the site are invested back into supporting Australian agriculture and rural communities.
How to Apply…
Please complete the requested work history & education information on the application page. This is to assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.
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We thank you for your interest in the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Sydney Showground and look forward to receiving your application.