Concentis is partnering with Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) to recruit an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead, maintain and continually improve the organisation''s health and safety management systems, while positively influencing safety behaviours across the business.Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is a commercial Statutory Authority constituted under the Water Act 2000 whose purpose is to supply bulk water to major consumers in the Gladstone Region. GAWB manages a variety of assets ranging from major water storage through to pump stations, pipelines, storage tanks and water treatment plants. It takes measures to protect the quantity and quality of present and future water supplies and provides, operates and maintains recreational facilities and fish fingerling production facilities and stocking programs. The organisation is committed to the local and hands-on relationships with their customers and community to drive continued innovation. The company''s vision is to deliver safe and reliable water services to enhance the liveability of the region.About the RoleReporting to the General Manager People and Culture, the Health and Safety Manager plays a critical leadership role in advancing GAWB''s ISO-certified safety management system. This position balances both operational and strategic responsibilities, working closely with leaders, employees, contractors, the Executive Leadership Team and the Board to ensure safety is embedded in the way GAWB works every day.While compliance is essential, success in this role will be driven by your ability to influence, coach and lead cultural change, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing outcomes are achieved across a diverse and geographically spread asset base.Key AccountabilitiesLead the design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of GAWB''s safety management system, to advance organisational safety maturityMaintain compliance with work health and safety legislation and ISO 45001 requirementsProvide specialist health and safety advice to leaders, the Executive Leadership Team and the BoardDevelop safety metrics and report on performance and trendsLead and support incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring corrective actions are identified and implementedCoordinate WHS committees, representatives and first aid activitiesOversee injury management, return-to-work processes and workers'' compensation case managementLead health management initiatives, including drug and alcohol testing and wellbeing programsConduct audits and ensure ongoing system effectiveness and certificationMaintain controlled documents, systems and reporting platforms related to health and safetyEssential Experience / CapabilitiesTertiary qualification in Occupational Health and SafetyExtensive experience in a senior Health and Safety leadership roleStrong working knowledge of WHS legislation and ISO 45001Proven ability to influence safety culture and behavioural changeExperience auditing and managing safety management systemsStrong data analysis, reporting and communication skillsICAM (or comparable) investigation trainingCertificate IV in Training and AssessmentCompetitive remuneration with 12.75% super and access to wellbeing benefitsOpportunity to influence organisational safety culture at a strategic levelLeadership role within an organisation delivering essential services to the regionIf this sounds like you, please click apply or contact Grace Johnstone on 0489 937 432 for a confidential discussion today!Supporting a Diverse WorkforceWe welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities or impairments and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.Concentis and the partners we work with are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Health And Safety Manager