Health and Safety Specialist (Fixed Term)

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

Focus of the Role

As a Health and Safety Specialist, you will develop, implement, and enhance Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and Risk (HSRQ) systems and initiatives across Field Services. The role is pivotal in reducing safety incidents, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency.

This will be 12 months fixed term opportunity.

What We Offer

Performance-related payAccess to thousands of learning programs so you can level-upGlobal presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.Purchased annual leave schemeAdditional Telstra day offAdditional 30% off Telstra products and servicesToolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You'll Do

The purpose of the role is to assist with the development, implementation and enhancement of Field Services Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Risk management systems and initiatives.

Success will require the incumbent to collaboratively work with numerous stakeholders, to deliver and execute effective Quality, Health, Safety, Environment and Risk solutions to reduce overall risk and safety incidents to maintain compliance to standards, minimise waste and increase operational efficiencies.

Supports incident and hazard investigation, management, response, action planning, and learnings in Field Services by:

Facilitate Communication & EngagementAct as a conduit between leadership and stakeholders, ensuring consistent messaging, clear communication, and effective facilitation of meetings and presentations.Lead Incident & Hazard ManagementConduct investigations to analyse incidents and hazards, determine root causes, and document findings. Coordinate immediate responses and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.Uplift CapabilityTrain and coach in leading incident and hazard management, promoting a proactive and informed safety culture.Strengthen Risk ControlsAssist in identifying, documenting, and planning key controls for top risks. Monitor, test, and report on control effectiveness across Field Services.Promote Compliance & AssuranceSupport in audits, risk assessments, and reporting to ensure adherence to safety regulations and standards. Support independent assurance of internal controls and governance processes.Drive Continuous ImprovementSupport corrective actions and root cause analysis to streamline Quality, HSE, and Risk processes, reduce duplication, and improve outcomes.Enhance Reporting & TransparencyPrepare and present reports on HSE risks, performance, and compliance. Analyse safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement and ensure transparent dissemination of risk information.Foster a Learning CultureEncourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across teams, building greater risk maturity and frontline engagement.
About You

To be successful in the role, you'll bring the following:

At least 2 years working with and influencing a large field workforce (More than 1000)Strong high-risk industry and incident response and investigation experience.Min. Certificate IV and at least 5 years' experience in Workplace Health & SafetyExcellent Microsoft Office knowledge and skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.A clear and experience-based understanding of incident management and investigation in a high-risk work environmentUnderstanding of the "3 lines of defence" model.Experience in managing and working with strategic partners.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated stakeholder engagement skillsDemonstrated ability to work with ambiguity to tight timelinesStrong data analytic skillsDemonstrated experience in manipulating data and using systems.Have a good understanding of HSE and Quality Management System Standards (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001) and Assurance.

Highly Desirable

EducationCertificate or Diploma or similar tertiary qualifications in Leadership Management, Work Health Safety, Risk Management, Quality Management, Program Management, or related disciplines.Planning & StrategyExposure to strategic, tactical, and operational planning, including workforce strategy and planning.Stakeholder ManagementDemonstrated Experience managing relationships across multiple organisational layers.Project & Program ManagementFamiliarity with managing complex projects or programs within safety, risk, or quality domains.
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