CareerPlan

EHS Lead for ACT & NSW

Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · AustraliaAustralia citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead EHS strategy, risk management, and incident investigations across multiple Defence sites in ACT and NSW.

Role type

Senior EHS Lead (Defence)

Builds

Safe, healthy, and sustainable workplaces for Defence programs

Domain

Defence / Government / Safety & Health

Required skills

Risk management, incident investigation, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, team leadership, health and wellbeing program development

Preferred skills

Lead Auditor certification (ISO 45001/14001/9001), Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Technologies

WHS regulations, ISO standards

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a small EHS team; partner with leaders to identify hazards and manage risks; lead incident investigations and audits; interpret and implement WHS and environmental requirements; develop health and wellbeing initiatives; support injury management and return-to-work activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC