WHS Manager - Robert Walters
Adelaide Airport Ltd is undergoing significant growth and we're on the lookout for an exceptional individual to join our team.
Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) is an internationally recognised and award-winning employer of choice in the dynamic aviation environment.
The gateway to South Australia, Adelaide Airport is the fifth-largest airport in Australia and is committed to on-going developments that seamlessly connect the world to South Australia. It is an un-listed public company owned by long term superannuation funds.
AAL is a major business centre and is executing its vision to be a globally connected, next generation hub offering a unique sense of place to its partners. AAL has recently announced $1billion in capital investment covering both significant aviation and technology infrastructure upgrades in addition to some exciting commercial property developments across both our Adelaide and Parafield Airport sites.
AAL employs a highly engaged workforce recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes. Identifying, supporting, and encouraging leadership and innovation, AAL is a proven leader in sustainability, supporting diversity and inclusion and offering flexible workplace arrangements
About the role:Adelaide Airport are looking to enhance their team and add to it a dedicated Workplace Health and Safety Manager to lead and enhance the safety culture at the Adelaide Airport. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the wellbeing of all staff through developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive health and safety programs to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment across all airport operations.
Reporting to the Head of Risk, Safety & Compliance, your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the Work Health and Safety Management System is implemented and maintained to provide the highest level of WHS risk and compliance management across all business functions
- Developing and implementing robust WHS policies and procedures
- Promoting a culture of safety within the organisation
- Providing leadership to a passionate team of Health and Safety reps, empowering them to successfully perform their role
- Providing expert advice to the business for any health and safety matters
- Providing training and education to staff on all things WHS
- Conducting regular safety audits and inspections
- Coordinate and maintain the service contractor WHS audit program
- Investigating workplace incidents and implementing corrective actions
- Liaising with external bodies regarding WHS compliance
- Support the execution of AAL’s broader risk and compliance program
The ideal candidate for the Workplace Health and Safety Manager role at Adelaide Airport will bring a wealth of experience within a similar role.
In addition, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Lead Auditor or management system qualifications
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment
- 5 years’ industry-based experience in a WHS, risk and compliance management role
- Experience with the development and implementation of: ISO 45001 (Occupational health and safety management systems) and ISO 31000 (Risk Management).
- A strong understanding of WHS legislation and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to develop effective training programs.
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to promoting a culture of safety within the workplace.
Benefits and culture of the Adelaide Airport:
Working for one of South Australia's top organisations comes with numerous benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing program includes physical, mental, financial, and social support such as fitness membership rebates, Employee Assistance Programs, and flexible work arrangements.We also offer an Inclusion and Belonging Focus Group and have trained Mental Health First Aid Officers to ensure a supportive work environment.
In addition to health benefits, employees enjoy various incentives like staff discounts at terminal retailers, free car parking, generous parental leave, and annual wellbeing gifts. We celebrate staff birthdays, host monthly BBQs, and organise social functions and community involvement events.AAL recognises that having a happy, healthy and safe workforce is important and we are committed to supporting the needs of our employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.To apply please click apply or call Denise Antoniou on 08 8216 3502 for a confidential discussion.