Work Health & Safety Manager

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally.  These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. #LI-AF1

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. 

Job Summary:

A key leadership role within the Project Management Office, responsible for leading and strengthening WHS capability across Perth Airport projects.

The WHS Manager Projects builds a connected and capable project WHS team, providing clear direction, coaching and practical support so team members can perform effectively and continue to develop.

The role supports project establishment and mobilisation, helping project teams embed PAPL WHS requirements, updated procedures, programs and tools from the outset. It provides expert advice, assurance and oversight across the project lifecycle, including safety in design, risk management, contractor management and continuous improvement, to enable safe and consistent project delivery.

Major Responsibilities:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline, with demonstrated professional competence and leadership capability.
• Proven experience leading and developing WHS teams within complex project, construction or infrastructure environments ideally within an aviation environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and build capability across WHS professionals and operational leaders.
• Strong experience supporting project establishment, mobilisation and contractor management from a client or principal perspective.
• Strong working knowledge of contemporary WHS practices, risk and critical control management, assurance and audit processes.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and embedding WHS procedures, programs, systems and digital tools across multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate requirements into clear, practical expectations and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Thorough working knowledge of current WHS legislation and relevant codes of practice.
• ICAM accreditation, or equivalent investigation capability, with practical experience leading complex incident investigations.
• Experience applying Lean principles or continuous improvement methods within WHS or project delivery is highly regarded.
   

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. For example, holds constructive dialogue with the team regularly; takes multiple perspectives into account when making decisions. Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organisation's goals. Provides constructive feedback and other support for other people's development.
• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Creates rich documents and reports which have clear, practical expectations and explains why they matter.
• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, enlists a range of stakeholders to add value; ensures they are well informed and surprises are avoided. Confronts and challenges "us vs. them"; shows strong appreciation for others' efforts toward shared goals..
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
• Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to plan and prioritise work and effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Optimises Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimise processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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