The SH&EP Lead is responsible for driving the strategic delivery and continuous improvement of Safety, Health & Environment and Protection (SH&EP) systems across complex projects and operational environments. This role provides expert guidance on risk management, compliance, and performance, ensuring organisational and regulatory expectations are consistently met.
You will mentor staff, engage effectively with stakeholders, and champion a proactive, positive safety culture. Through your leadership, you will influence behaviours, strengthen operational capability, and embed best‑practice SH&EP processes that support safe, sustainable, and high‑performing project delivery.
You will be based at the iconic Australian Marine Complex based in Henderson, and on Garden Island, WA.
You will have a tertiary qualification in Health, Safety, Environment, Risk or Quality or a related field; proven experience in a similar SH&EP‑focused role with demonstrated experience conducting operational safety audits, leading safety investigations, and processing or reviewing Hazard and Safety Occurrence Reports.
Importantly, you’ll have extensive experience in Industrial Health and Hygiene, applying best‑practice principles to monitor and manage workplace exposures; extensive experience in Environmental Protection, including compliance, monitoring, and incident response; strong working knowledge of WH&S legislation and Operational Risk Management; proficiency in conducting trend analysis and developing effective improvement or remedial action plans; and a solid understanding of Safety Management Systems and their application across complex operational environments.
Also, to be successful you will have:
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
Who we are
Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.
Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au
Job req # 74593
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets.
Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’ requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility.
These projects take all different kinds of professionals, from chartered engineers and project managers, to naval architects, data analysts and everything in between. To bring through the next generation of engineering and business experts, we offer apprenticeships and roles for students, graduates and fully-qualified professionals.
There’s never been a better time to join us. Whether you’re looking for a new business management project or engineering role, join Babcock and grow with us.
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