HSE Risk & Assurance Program Manager

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our corporate team is a central hub for Thales Australia. It’s where our shared services – think finance, legal, HR, procurement – come together to make sure our teams across Australia have access to the business services they need. Cross-functional collaboration helps us build out Thales’ capabilities in a robust way – and helps us open up new career opportunities for employees all across the business.

Located in our Melbourne office at the World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land or working from our Sydney HQ, Sydney Olympic Park, on Wann-gal land, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in health, safety, and environment (HSE) management.

You will play a key role in leading the HSE risk and assurance programs across Thales, helping to ensure identification and effective management of HSE-related hazards and risks, a risk-based approach to assurance is embedded, and collaborating closely with various business lines to develop and monitor effective risk reduction strategies and improvement actions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the HSE risk management framework, and safety assurance program

• Coordinate the analysis and reporting of risk and assurance information, ensuring clear communication of results

• Drive continuous improvement of HSE risk management systems and processes

• Manage the risk and assurance review schedule to ensure compliance with regulations

• Facilitate risk assessments and advise on risk exposures, control measures, and their effectiveness

• Monitor compliance deficiencies and data trends, creating reporting systems to track issues and action plans

• Collaborate with Operations and HSE teams for effective risk and 1st and 2nd line assurance programs and processes

• Administer safety and risk management systems and licensed software

• Engage and manage stakeholders effectively

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Solid experience in safety, risk management, or operations within industrial processing plants, heavy industry, or defence environments

• Must have a solid understanding of risk management and assurance principles and frameworks

• Strong analytical mindset and a hands-on approach with a strong desire to understand operations within individual business lines is essential

• Strong influencing skills to engage multiple stakeholders across all organisational levels, from frontline personnel to senior leaders with the ability to drive positive outcomes

• Experienced in facilitating a variety of risk assessment methodologies, including Risk Assessment, HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA

• Lead Auditor qualification

• Proficient in statistical data analysis and common software packages

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, safety, or a related field; advanced degrees and extensive industrial experience will also be considered.

• Ability to obtain Australian Defence Clearances

As part of our commitment, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

• Recognised leader in reservist employee support

• Veterans Leave

• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave

• Novated Lease options

• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

• Personal & professional training development opportunities

• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

• Access to a network of the best people (A Nobel Prize winner on our staff list!)

• And much more!

Good to Know

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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