HSEQ & Management Systems Business Partner

UCS was founded over 30 years ago in regional Bendigo, Victoria. Throughout its’ history, UCS has been the Victorian market leader in delivering electrical utility services to the greenfield land development sector. Around 10 years ago, UCS made a strategic decision to diversify its business into new service lines and new geographies, including a recent acquisition in the Albury area (GPE). Today, UCS delivers services to customers in Victoria, NSW, SA and QLD across industry segments including infrastructure, URD greenfields, LLCs, road safety equipment, overhead services, LV power and lighting, HV maintenance and retail power.

Our purpose is to create sustainable connected communities, and our people do this every day. At UCS we invest for the future, to build a purpose-led, high-performance organisation, where our people build lifelong friendships and long-term careers. We live our values and thrive in a culture of safety, respect, innovation and growth that connects us to family and community.

The HSEQ & Management Systems Business Partner will form a key part of our People, Culture and Safety Team, providing geographic HSEQ support to northern Victoria and Southern NSW across multiple business lines. The position will be office-based, with requirements to perform on-site field safety observations, support, investigations, audits and mentoring for our trade professionals. The role will manage ISO systems within the group, including the development, auditing, and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring all UCS group health, safety, and environment policies are up to date and compliant with relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Driving improved safety compliance through practical and engaging interactions
• Setting and implementing a structured measurement and monitoring program across the group
• Review and maintain UCS' management systems, including integration of acquired business' systems for ongoing ISO compliance and improved business outcomes
• Refinement and review of BCP's
• Provision of information for clients / customers as part of onboarding and ongoing compliance requirements through a variety of portals
• Work closely with the operations team in the review of incidents and implementation of operational safety enhancements
• Assist in the ongoing development and review of policy, procedures, work instructions, SWMS and risk assessments
• Delivery of briefings as part of regular toolbox meetings
• Conducting investigations as required.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will need to have extensive safety and systems experience, ideally with knowledge and experience within the electrical, utility or construction sector.  Successful candidates will be highly organised, with outstanding organisational, time management and customer service skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills is also a must.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration package
• A modern, well-appointed depot with industry leading equipment
• Annual shut down period over December / January
• Opportunities to advance and develop in a growing business

For those interested in a confidential conversation please contact Grant Whyte directly at [email protected]

UCS encourages applications from all backgrounds and cultures, including those who identify as First Nations people.

Agencies are politely requested not to make contact at this point in time.