National HSE & Investigations Lead

About Us:

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead investigations into serious incidents, environmental events and high-potential near misses.
• Gather and critically assess evidence, conduct interviews and apply root cause analysis to establish robust findings and corrective actions.
• Partner with operational leaders to strengthen critical risk management and HSE performance.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and constructive challenge on investigations, HSE leadership and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, environmental requirements and company standards.
• Support and continuously improve HSE management systems aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Support Contractor Management implementation and continual improvement, including advice and effective use of KOMSafe and MyCority.
• Support Management of Change implementation and continual improvement, including team upskilling and advice on HSE risks arising from change.
• Analyse HSE data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement across the business.
• Prepare high-quality reports and lead organisational learning by communicating investigation findings, trends, lessons learned and best practices.
• Support HSE audits, assurance activities and national programs, maintaining high standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional conduct.

Roster: Monday – Friday – 38 hours per week 

Location: Melbourne preferred - Other Austrailian locations considered

What we are looking for:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Work Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• ICAM Lead Investigator (or equivalent investigation qualification)
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001) highly desirable
• Qualification or demonstrated experience in ergonomics, occupational hygiene, or workplace rehabilitation (desirable)
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to regional branches and customer sites

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex HSE, workplace, regulatory or comparable investigations, including interviewing, evidence analysis and root cause analysis, ideally using ICAM and 5 Whys.
• Demonstrated composure, discretion and professional judgement when managing sensitive matters, conflicting information and challenging stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and consistently deliver high-quality work with limited supervision.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, with a strong understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Strong knowledge of critical risk management, critical control verification and risk assessment methodologies.
• Sound knowledge of injury prevention, ergonomics, occupational health, psychosocial hazards and workplace wellbeing.
• Experience conducting HSE audits and assurance activities and managing corrective and preventive actions through to effective closure.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess evidence and HSE data, identify trends and develop practical improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to critically review complex information and produce clear, accurate and professional reports, presentations and technical documents for operational, executive and regulatory audiences.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and improving HSE procedures, investigation reports, guidance materials and other technical documentation.
• Advanced capability in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as InDesign, Illustrator and Premiere Pro, or demonstrated capability developing professional visual, digital or multimedia communications, is highly desirable but not essential.

Why work for us!

Komatsu benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.