Safety Lead

Job Description">

As a Senior Manager – Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) for APAC (Airports), you will shape and drive our strategic vision. Your role involves setting and implementing the HSEQ agenda across the region. You will serve as the functional HSEQ representative for Domain Airports, playing a pivotal leadership role in achieving compliance, continuous improvement, and a mature safety culture across diverse and complex geographies.

">Key Responsibilities">

• Represent HSEQ in the Domain Airports leadership, ensuring alignment with both corporate goals and regional objectives.
• Act as coach and strategic advisor to the Management Team on all HSEQ-related topics.
• Create and execute a comprehensive HSEQ strategy for Domain Airports, aligned with global business priorities and functional communities.
• Lead the Domain Airports' Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality teams functionally to deliver high standards across regions.
• Maintain and further develop HSEQ Management Systems and digital tooling.
• Set HSEQ performance targets and drive the WISE CI Program to improve business outcomes.

">Operational Excellence & Compliance">

• Drive HSEQ across the full value chain, especially in Project Execution, Life Cycle Services , and Construction environments.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO and APAC-specific Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation).
• Oversee effective implementation of the Corporate HSE and Quality Management Systems across all regional operations.
• Coordinate and connect HSEQ initiatives across all Domain Airports locations to ensure consistency and synergy.
• Lead audits, assessments, certifications, and operational reviews to ensure compliance and drive improvements.

">Risk Management & Incident Oversight">

• Lead risk assessments, audits, inspections, and investigations; ensure timely resolution of incidents and non-conformances.
• Assure operational governance and adherence to business processes across regional entities.
• Support contractor HSE oversight, including verification of competencies, inductions, and compliance with legal and internal standards.

">People, Culture & Stakeholder Management">

• Motivate, coach, and mentor teams to develop a strong safety and quality culture across the business.
• Provide ongoing HSEQ training and capability development, including onboarding, site inductions, and certification compliance.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and clients.
• Influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align with your HSEQ strategy and vision.

">Required Skills and Qualifications">

• 10+ years of progressive HSEQ experience, with at least 5 years in a construction or infrastructure environment, ideally within the APAC region.
• Proven experience in the implementation and management of ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 systems.
• Strong understanding of APAC-specific WHS legislation and cultural considerations across Southeast Asia, ANZ, and other emerging markets.
• Demonstrated leadership of geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication, training, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities; able to process complex data and translate it into effective HSEQ strategies.
• High level of personal initiative, problem-solving ability, and passion for driving safety, quality, and environmental performance.
• Willingness to travel in APAC geographic regions.
• Professional qualification in HSEQ is required.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (highly regarded).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) (preferred).
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) and First Aid Certificate.

">Why Join Us?">

• Be a key driver of safety and quality in a global leader in airport automation and infrastructure solutions.
• Work across diverse and high-growth APAC markets, delivering impact on strategic regional projects.
• Collaborate with a high-performing, passionate, and values-driven leadership team.

">Diversity & Inclusion">

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Language or disability status.

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