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Location:
Toowoomba Wellcamp
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1846497
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About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your span, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. Were committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Senior EHS Specialist to join the MQ-28 team to be based at Wellcamp, near Toowoomba in QLD.
The Senior EHS Specialist is responsible for developing, planning, implementing and assessing coordinating environmental health and safety programs and processes for the new MQ-28 manufacturing facility being constructed at Wellcamp, to ensure regulatory compliance and the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment.
Responsibilities
- Leveraging WHS processes, tools and data and communities of practice to enhance WHS outcomes and management for the Wellcamp facility.
- Evaluating and providing advice for management of WHS hazards associated with the commissioning and establishment of the MQ-28 production facility and supporting the implementation of effective risk management processes.
- Performing inspections and audits, investigating incidents and providing advice regarding corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of incidents.
- Reporting on the Wellcamp production facility safety systems compliance to meet Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
- Providing WHS change impact assessment input to MQ-28 production facility changes across all aspects of the enterprise.
- Conducting education and training to support regulatory and business requirements for the MQ-28 Program; and
- Evaluating the impact and providing advice on new regulations and the likely impact to enterprise operations.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Tertiary qualification in Health, safety and Environment with at least 5 years of EHS experience in an operational environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal direction and the ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
- Thorough knowledge of Australian WHS and Environmental laws, regulations and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the ISO 14001 and 45001 standards.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet target dates in a very fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience working within a highly regulated environment; and
- Ability to meet Defence Security and ITAR requirements.
Desirable
- Working knowledge or familiarity with Defence/Aerospace Industry.
- Experience working in complex manufacturing or high hazard facilities.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
