Job Description
What are we offering you?
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Permanent full-time position with generous bonus plan
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Rewards & Recognition Program
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Discounted health insurance with Medibank
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Novated Leasing options
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Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500+ other retailers
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program
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Birthday Leave
Who will you be working with? The position is responsible for the leadership and execution of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and sustainability programs across Wabtec’s operations in Australia and New Zealand. This position leads the regional EHS council to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, critical risk management, effective design and implementation of EHS programs, comply with Wabtec global EHS vision and ensure safe, responsible operations across all ANZ sites.
The role also supports Wabtec’s sustainability objectives by leading regional data collection and inputs for climate-related disclosures in Australia and partnering with business leaders to integrate EHS and sustainability priorities into day-to-day operations.
Where is the position located? Onsite at our office in Rydalmere with travel to other Wabtec sites
What will your typical day look like?
Lead the regional EHS council and ensure implementation of EHS programs and regional priorities.
Develop a Safety Management plan (SMP), with strong focus on critical risks on Wabtec sites. Target industry best practices and ensures regulatory compliance. Align the SMP with Wabtec global standards, including compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
Provide leadership, support, and technical guidance to Business and site leadership and EHS professionals to ensure effective deployment of Safety Management plan and safe operations.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations across Australia and New Zealand, including oversight on incident reporting, permits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess potential impacts to regional operations. Ensure changes are incorporated into the management plan on a regular basis
Assist site EHS leaders in level risk management efforts, including risk assessments, hazard identification, and development of risk reduction plans. Lead training initiatives and ensure records are maintained by sites.
Oversee execution of internal EHS audits and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Partner with Wabtec Freight, Transit, and Digital business leaders within the ANZ region to support alignment on EHS and sustainability priorities and consistent program deployment.
Work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to manage environmental and safety risks and implement EHS requirements.
Australian Sustainability Reporting Scheme (ASRS)
Lead the organization’s readiness for and ongoing compliance with the Australian Sustainability Reporting Scheme (ASRS).
Develop and maintain sustainability reporting frameworks, policies, procedures and governance structures aligned with ASRS requirements.
Coordinate the identification, collection and validation of sustainability and climate‑related data, including material risks, impacts and opportunities.
Establish and maintain internal controls and documentation to support data accuracy, traceability and audit readiness.
Monitor regulatory developments related to ASRS and translate requirements into practical business processes.
Act as the primary internal subject matter expert and coordination point for ASRS‑related reporting, assurance and disclosures.
Support regional sustainability initiatives, including coordination of environmental and emissions data (Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3).
Lead ANZ inputs and data validation for mandatory climate-related disclosures in Australia, in coordination with Finance, Legal, and Corporate Sustainability teams.
Provide regional reporting on EHS and sustainability performance, including leading and lagging indicators, and contribute to global reporting processes.
Coach and develop regional EHS resources and support capability building in compliance, risk management, and sustainability reporting.
Qualifications
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in EHS leadership within industrial, manufacturing, or transportation environments.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-site EHS compliance programs.
Working knowledge of Australian environmental and workplace safety regulations required.
Experience supporting sustainability reporting, climate disclosure, or greenhouse gas data management preferred.
Strong ability to partner with operations and cross-functional stakeholders to drive program execution.
Desired Characteristics
Strong regulatory and compliance expertise with practical, solution-oriented approach.
Demonstrated ability to drive EHS program execution and continuous improvement.
Effective communicator with ability to influence site leadership and cross-functional partners.
Strong analytical and data management skills, particularly related to EHS and sustainability metrics.
Experience working in a matrixed, multi-business environment.
Proven ability to build capability and develop EHS talent.
High degree of personal accountability and commitment to safety, integrity, and operational excellence.
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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