Who are we?
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.
The role
The Safety Training Lead is responsible for the implementation of the newly developed Health & Safety Operating Plan, which aims to promote a leading safety and wellbeing culture across South East Water. The role is primarily focused on implementing and co-ordinating safety training solutions to meet our safety training competency standards and legislative requirements.
As integral part of the Safety Leadership Team, the position will engage with key stakeholders to build a positive safety culture that empowers every individual working at South East Water to take accountability and responsibility for health and safety.
While no two days look the same in this role, some day to day tasks may include:
- Lead the delivery of impactful safety training programs to equip employees with the skills needed to excel in changing and dynamic environments
- Lead health and safety systems training across the organization in consultation with the Safety and Wellbeing Systems Lead
- Develop the Safety Training Matrix and competency framework
- Manage the safety training calendar and manage the escalation process for non-attendance
- Source online training content that complements the Safety and Wellbeing Plan
Who are you?
The preferred candidate will take a customer-focussed approach, while being collaborative and action-orientated. Additionally, you will hold the following skills and attributes:
- Demonstrable experience within a similar role as part of a Safety function
- Familiarity with delivering and facilitating training within face to face and online contexts
- Highly developed communication, consultation, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- Strong time management, organisation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to coach and influence stakeholders to drive change
- Project management abilities with demonstrated experience delivering projects
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance codes and codes of practice
- Applied knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training sector
What's in it for you?
Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.
South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.
As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:
- Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
- Life insurance and salary continuance.
- 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
- Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
- Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking.
- Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community
This role is remunerated at a Level 5, which is between $115,748 and $122,323 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience.
We're for everyone
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.
We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au.
Keen to make an impact?
Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Monday, 25th of August!
To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.
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