Environment, Health & Rail Safety Manager

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

An exciting opportunity has become available to join us within our Regional Rolling Stock Maintenance operation. As our EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) Manager, you will provide safety leadership across our largest service/maintenance operation in Australia. In this critical leadership role, you will drive the delivery of the EHS initiatives, codes of practice, policies and risk management strategies. You will primarily be based at our facility in West Melbourne, however you will be required to travel to South Dynon, Ballarat and Geelong, as required.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading, coaching and managing a small team of EHS professionals.
• Maintaining the EHS & Rail Safety management plans for the Project.
• Undertaking independent project audits and monitoring safety performance indicators.
• Leading the Alstom EHS & Rail Safety audit and accreditation program.
• Driving a 'safety first' culture across the project, and leading the incident and investigation process.
• Managing Workers Compensation and Return to Work.
• Collating and providing statistical data and reporting for all sites and the regulators as required.

All about you

To be successful in the role, you will have; 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a safety strategy, driving change and a strong safety culture.
• Significant experience in a Safety leadership position and managing/coaching teams.
• Qualifications in workplace, health and safety.
• Experience within Rail, Maintenance or similar heavy industry will be highly regarded.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also benefit from:

• Contributing to a critical operation for that state of Victoria.
• Leading and managing a dedicated and committed team.
• Receiving generous parental leave – 18 weeks fully paid.
• Having access to a free corporate gym membership.
• Receiving free salary continuity insurance.
• Additional leave days.
• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes.
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• A competitive package that recognises your performance and potential.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com.

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.