Principal Program Manager WHS Field Principal Program Manager WHS
Principal Program Manager WHS Field Principal Program Manager WHS
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Job Description
We strive to be Earths most customercentric company best employer and safest workplace. We seek exceptional talent to help achieve these goals and make a global impact.
Why Join Us
Youll shape the future of workplace safety contribute to a companywide health and wellness culture and help make Amazon the safest place to work on Earth.
Were hiring a Principal Program Manager for Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) in Melbourne. Youll manage our riskmitigation strategy and uphold the highest safety standards across our network. Reporting to the Senior WHS Country Leader youll collaborate with various teams to drive safety initiatives.
In this role you will dive deep into Operations processes; identify risks through data and firsthand experience; build and execute programs and improve processes to eliminate risks; and influence Operations to sustain a culture of safety. This role will focus on coordinating and leading large strategic projects / programs within Amazon Business Units (BUs) and will be strongly focused on injury and accident prevention as well as improvements across health safety and wellness.
Apply now to make a significant impact and help realize our vision of being the best employer.
Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify risks and improve WHS standards.
Conduct WHS regulatory research and promote a safetyfocused culture.
Stay attuned to changing regulations and internal WHS performance to change standards when required.
Measure business and site performance against published requirements in WHS standards. For all deficiencies ensure plans are implemented to address areas of weakness.
Understand and analyze WHS data and information (e.g. WHS laws regulations bench marking studies industry best practices) to discover trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where risk is highest.
Manage regulatory relationships including interactions and identify trend areas for improvement.
Analyze data and write technical reports on safety metrics and performance.
Lead strategic projects to prevent injuries and enhance WHS practices.
Support building WHS competency and awareness across different business units. Lead develop and deploy a standard method for monitoring work performed by contractors and consultants in accordance with WHS standards.
Qualifications:
5 years of growing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing production or service operations.
Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
Bachelors degree in safety environmental ergonomics or a related field required
Must be flexible regarding shifts.
Deep knowledge of Safe Work Australia WHS Act regulations and Codes of Practice
Familiarity with SafeWork Victoria/NSW and Heavy Vehicle National Law
Proven ability to identify root causes and mitigate hazards
Exceptional communication and project management skills
Strong judgment and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
2 years of driving process improvements experience
Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
Experience leading multiple direct reports.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation disability age or other legally protected attributes.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Why Join Us
Youll shape the future of workplace safety contribute to a companywide health and wellness culture and help make Amazon the safest place to work on Earth.
Were hiring a Principal Program Manager for Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) in Melbourne. Youll manage our riskmitigation strategy and uphold the highest safety standards across our network. Reporting to the Senior WHS Country Leader youll collaborate with various teams to drive safety initiatives.
In this role you will dive deep into Operations processes; identify risks through data and firsthand experience; build and execute programs and improve processes to eliminate risks; and influence Operations to sustain a culture of safety. This role will focus on coordinating and leading large strategic projects / programs within Amazon Business Units (BUs) and will be strongly focused on injury and accident prevention as well as improvements across health safety and wellness.
Apply now to make a significant impact and help realize our vision of being the best employer.
Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify risks and improve WHS standards.
Conduct WHS regulatory research and promote a safetyfocused culture.
Stay attuned to changing regulations and internal WHS performance to change standards when required.
Measure business and site performance against published requirements in WHS standards. For all deficiencies ensure plans are implemented to address areas of weakness.
Understand and analyze WHS data and information (e.g. WHS laws regulations bench marking studies industry best practices) to discover trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where risk is highest.
Manage regulatory relationships including interactions and identify trend areas for improvement.
Analyze data and write technical reports on safety metrics and performance.
Lead strategic projects to prevent injuries and enhance WHS practices.
Support building WHS competency and awareness across different business units. Lead develop and deploy a standard method for monitoring work performed by contractors and consultants in accordance with WHS standards.
Qualifications:
5 years of growing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing production or service operations.
Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
Bachelors degree in safety environmental ergonomics or a related field required
Must be flexible regarding shifts.
Deep knowledge of Safe Work Australia WHS Act regulations and Codes of Practice
Familiarity with SafeWork Victoria/NSW and Heavy Vehicle National Law
Proven ability to identify root causes and mitigate hazards
Exceptional communication and project management skills
Strong judgment and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
2 years of driving process improvements experience
Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
Experience leading multiple direct reports.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation disability age or other legally protected attributes.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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