About the Role
The General Manager (GM) HSE, Experiences and Attractions role is responsible for leading the HSE function for the newly formed Experiences and Attractions division in Journey Beyond. This role will be a key member of a newly formed Leadership Team and will deliver a range of HSE support from risk and incident management, strategy development and execution, systems, data and governance, contractor and third party HSE assurance, audit, safety culture and engagement, and leadership coaching. This is a national role, ideally based in Adelaide or Sydney. Travel may be required as you will be required to work with teams and stakeholders in multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Develop HSE related programs to drive the proactive safety culture agenda
- Implement and execute HSE initiatives with an employee experience perspective
- Lead the data, reporting and HSE assurance processes for the division, including the development of KPIs and key insights, regulatory and legislative monitoring and provide input into Executive / Board reporting where required
- Co-develop and lead the deployment of a new HSE governance model for the division, including the optimisation of management safety, advisory and divisional committee structures
- Provide functional leadership to the HSE divisional team ensuring that the team is structured to provide the advice to the business and whilst continuing to grow into a high performing team
- Provide advice and input into the full range of HSE functional areas including but not limited to critical risk management and disruption planning, marine and food safety assurance, regulatory compliance, safety and environmental systems, assurance for third parties and contractors and injury management and rehabilitation
- Act as a trusted advisor to the senior divisional Leadership team
- Provide escalated advice for regulatory matters within the division
- Analyse data and trends to inform decision making and strategy development
- Act as the primary contact on relevant HSE workstreams for Experiences and Attractions, both internally and externally for the Journey Beyond Group
- Provide a safe and secure environment for employees and in accordance with Journey Beyond's HSE framework and policies
- Actively engage and develop relationships across all level of the Journey Beyond group
Requirements
- Experienced HSE professional with previous experience in a marine and tourism environment where you have managed people in teams that are geographically dispersed
- 10+ years' experience in a Health, Safety & Environment role with similar size and scope
- Successful candidates are required to provide a current National Police Clearance
- A pre-employment medical may be required as part of the recruitment process
Skills
- Marine safety and industry experience is essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian maritime safety law comprising Commonwealth legislation, regulations, AMSA Marine Orders, and applicable state and territory laws and international conventions
- Trusted, with the ability to positively lead and influence across all levels
- A collegiate and collaborative working style
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and leadership capability
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial acumen
- Relevant HSE qualifications (Diploma, Degree or comparative experience in management or marine operations)
- Self-motivated
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail
Location
- Adelaide
- Sydney
Work Type
- National role
- Travel may be required
Experience Level
- 10+ years' experience in a Health, Safety & Environment role
Education Level
- Diploma
- Degree
- Comparative experience in management or marine operations
Salary/Compensations
- An attractive salary
Benefits
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
- Study Assistance Policy
- A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
- Employee Referral Policy
- Private Health discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
- Parental Leave Program
- Purchased Leave Policy
About the Company
- Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.
- Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia
