WHSE Manager

• Design, implement, and manage region-wide, best practice forward-looking WHSE programs aligned to Cubic’s business goals, values, and compliance obligations.
• Develop and promote a culture of proactive risk identification, prevention, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global WHSE leaders to align APAC initiatives with global strategies and frameworks.
• Provide expert WHSE support for major capital and operational projects across the APAC region, from bid to delivery.
• Ensure safety management systems and controls are embedded into project lifecycle planning.
• Conduct safety reviews, audits, and readiness assessments to de-risk project delivery and meet customer and contractual obligations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regional legislation, industry standards, and client HSE requirements (e.g., WHS Act, Rail Safety National Law, Safe Work NSW / QLD, ISO45001 and ISO14001).
• Lead risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and implement control measures.
• Maintain and review HSE registers (e.g. psychosocial, hazardous materials, contractor compliance) and drive timely mitigation of identified risks.
• Act as the key WHSE point of contact for clients, regulators, and third-party contractors.
• Represent Cubic at regulatory, industry, and client forums; facilitate external and internal audits.
• Provide reporting to internal and external stakeholders on WHSE metrics, incidents, improvements, and compliance outcomes.
• Develop and implement health and safety training programs tailored to field operations, project teams, and leadership.
• Lead initiatives to develop safety leaders and champions across the organisation.
• Ensure the business meets training obligations under safety legislation and client contracts, including first aid, fire warden, and mental health first aid coverage.
• Maintain regional emergency response plans and ensure they are tested and current.
• Coordinate serious incident response in collaboration with operations, HR, and legal teams.
• Lead or support incident investigations, corrective actions, and communication of learnings

• Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System
• Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
• Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures. Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of relevant organizations

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a tertiary safety qualification
• Demonstrated capacity for independent judgment on complex issues and a talent for conceptual thinking.
• Proven track record of creating organizational objectives and principles that achieve measurable results.
• Strong ability to persuade diverse stakeholders and drive high-level collaboration.
• Recognized internally as a subject matter expert, reflecting deep knowledge of relevant professional domains.

• Self-motivated with a passion for the role.
• Ability to work autonomously and at times under pressure.
• Strength of personality and ability to get things done within agreed timelines; meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to all CDAus work locations including business facilities and field exercise locations.

• Successful outcome of a National Police Check.

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