Safety Lead

• Newly Created Role
• Be Part of Business Growth
• High Impact; High Visibility

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Safety Lead will drive the Organisation's Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with business leaders, project managers, engineering teams, contractors and customers, the incumbent will establish and maintain an effective safety governance framework, provide expert advice on Workplace Safety and Health matters, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Safety Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the organisation's Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) strategy aligned with business and parent company objectives.
• Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop, review and implement safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Oversee the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System and ensure continued compliance.
• Partner with senior management to integrate safety into business planning, project execution and operational excellence.

Safety Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, subsidiary legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Develop, review and implement company safety policies, procedures and management systems
• Provide safety guidance for engineering, installation, testing and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.
• Conduct safety audits, site inspections and management walkthroughs, and ensure contractors comply with company and statutory safety requirements.

Safety Incident Management, Training & Performance Management

• Lead investigations into workplace incidents and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions, including ensuring statutory reporting requirements are complied with
• Develop and promote safety competency programmes, training, toolbox meetings and safety campaigns to foster safe work behaviours among employees and contractors.
• Establish safety KPIs, monitor safety performance, recommend improvement initiatives, and represent the organisation on safety matters.

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• Minimum 12 years of Workplace Safety & Health experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer
• Experience in construction, electrical engineering, power transmission, substations or power automation environments.
• Strong knowledge of Workplace Safety & Health legislation, ISO 45001 and safety risk identification and mitigation practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.