HSE Business Partner | Brisbane

Job Description

About Penske:

With over 1300 employees across Australia and New Zealand, Penske is an iconic brand in both the business and racing worlds and a Fortune 500 company with a global presence. Operating across some of the most dynamic on- and off-highway markets in the country, including road transport, energy solutions, mining, rail, defence and commercial marine. Penske is a leading distributor of premium power systems solutions from MTU, Detroit and Allison and the distributor of Western Star, Dennis Eagle and MAN trucks and buses.

Your New Opportunity:

We are currently recruiting a HSE Business Partner to join our Australia and New Zealand team, based in Wacol with regular travel to our locations across SEQ.  Reporting to the Group HSE Manager, the successful candidate will be a valued member of a dynamic, inclusive and supportive team. You will serve as a consultant to the business on health, safety and environment related issues and through collaborative partnerships across the organisation, deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organisation.

In your designated portfolio you will:

• Drive and demonstrate HSE leadership with managers and employees to ensure everyone understands, believes and connect with HSE matters on a personal level.
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees in order to engage people in HSE practices and a safety culture for Penske's Australia and New Zealand business operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Management System that matches Penske's, legislative and ISO requirements in Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), Environment.
• Provide an effective Risk Management approach to ensure best practice WHS and Environmental management for Penske's business operations.
• Ensure HSE policies and procedures are embedded in Penske's business operations.
• Assist in the implementation of Wellbeing strategies across the Penske business operations.

This is an operationally focused role best suited to a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys working closely with the business. You will also support the development of management capability and coach managers and supervisors on best practice health and safety initiatives.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary or equivalent qualification in OH&S – Minimum Diploma OH&S.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (desired, not essential).
• Qualified Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator.
• Certified IMS Auditor (preferred).
• Incident Lead Investigator trained (ICAM preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years working experience with WHS and Environmental systems
• Experience in implementing and maintaining best practice WHS and Environmental programs. 
• Good knowledge and understanding of federal and state legislation related to WHS and Environment. 
• Experience in Rehabilitation and Return to Work programs.
• Proven experience managing Workers Compensation/ACC, including claims, policies and procedures.
• Ability to train and coach managers and employees on Safety and Environment programs including Workers Compensation/rehabilitation.
• Established competence in auditing (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience in managing external stakeholders, contractors and apprentices.
• Knowledge and experience in Wellbeing and successful implementation of such programs.

Why choose Team Penske?

 At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits: 

• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Access to Discounted travel, health insurance and motor vehicle benefits

Be ambitious. We are.

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We value and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do!

If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Veterans, with Disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.