Posted: 3 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
Group Function HSEC - VP Health
Based at Global Headquarters in Melbourne
BHP Billiton is the world’s largest diversified resources company with over 40,000 employees working in over 100 operations in 25 countries. We are a world-class business with a diverse range of products, customers and markets, outstanding management depth and an enviable portfolio of growth opportunities.
As an integral member of the HSEC&S Department, this role is responsible for providing the framework for the delivery of Occupational Health & Hygiene excellence at all relevant BHP Billiton’s sites and ensuring the company is appropriately positioned to deliver on excellence in health, safety, environment and sustainable development.
Reporting to the Vice President HSEC your accountabilities will include:
• Ensuring BHP Billiton is appropriately positioned with respect to occupational health such that risks are mitigated and opportunities captured.
• Maintain Group Level Documents
• Design Corporate HSEC audit programme with VP HSEC Governance & Assurance and participate in Corporate HSEC audits
• Participate in design of community development strategy
• Lead best practice in occupational health performance across the group
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting obligations (in association with VP Governance)
• Maintain awareness of external issues and agendas that may impact on BHPB/s licence to operate
• Develop and maintain effective networks with key external stakeholders (industry bodies, govt, regulatory bodies, NGOs) to support the company’s position on key issues
• Provide expert strategic advice to management in response to major incidents/issues with the potential impact on BHP Billiton’s global reputation
• Ensure development and succession plans are in place for direct reports
• Effectively manage Department budget
An appropriate tertiary qualification is essential and relevant post-graduate qualifications advantageous. Critical to your success is extensive knowledge of: occupational health management systems, performance measures, global environmental and community relations practices and emerging issues. Experience working in multiple countries, cultures, and regulatory regimes is highly desirable.
Essentially, you are a credible professional, who is passionate and committed to provide leadership in your field of expertise. You must have strong values aligned to our Company Charter and Sustainability Policy and strive to incorporate those values into all aspects of your work.
Some travel is a requirement of this position.
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