National EHS Manager

At Schindler, we are all about our culture. We invest in our people through ongoing development, career progression opportunities and a supportive team environment. As a global industry leader, we offer job stability, opportunities to grow both personally and professionally, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a safety-focused organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced National EHS Manager to join our team based in Alexandria, NSW.

Reporting to the Head of Field Quality & Excellence, this position is responsible for leading and driving Schindler Australia's Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy and management system across the business. You will provide expert leadership, guidance and support to operational teams nationally, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company standards while fostering a proactive safety culture.

You will play a key role in ensuring continuous improvement, reducing risk and achieving best-practice safety outcomes.

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

12% Superannuation

$20,000 Car allowance

10% Bonus

Annual bonus opportunity

Birthday leave

Educational assistance and professional development opportunities

Employee discount program

Social and wellbeing initiatives

Modern office facilities in Alexandria

Career growth opportunities within a global organisation

Formal qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline

Trade qualification highly regarded, or significant experience within a manufacturing, construction, industrial or similar blue-collar environment

Minimum of 7 years' experience in a senior EHS leadership role

Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and compliance requirements

Demonstrated experience leading safety management systems and driving organisational safety culture

Experience managing audits, incident investigations and corrective action programs

Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills

Proven ability to coach and support leaders at all levels of the organisation

Strong analytical, reporting and continuous improvement capabilities

Knowledge of lift industry operations and safety requirements will be highly regarded

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Schindler's EHS Management System nationally

Drive the company's safety strategy, objectives and initiatives to support a strong safety culture

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice and company requirements

Develop, implement and monitor national audit, inspection and observation programs

Manage internal and external EHS audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions

Provide expert EHS advice, coaching and support to operational leaders and employees

Lead and coordinate EHS training, education and awareness programs

Monitor and analyse safety performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives

Manage relationships with external regulatory bodies and support investigations where required

Facilitate branch safety committees and support injury management initiatives

Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, risk management and best-practice safety programs

Lead and develop the national EHS team to deliver high-performance outcomes

Promote and champion Schindler's commitment to achieving zero workplace injuries

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the world's leading elevator and escalator companies, operating in over 100 countries and employing more than 64,000 people globally. In Australia, we employ over 1,200 people who design, install, maintain and modernise mobility solutions for buildings across the country. We are proud of our strong safety culture, innovative technology and commitment to developing our people.