Environmental Health & Safety (ESH) Associate Manager

The Opportunity:

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

As an Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) Associate Manager, you will partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure a safe, compliant and environmentally responsible workplace. You will provide expert guidance on ESH matters and support the implementation and continuous improvement of safety management systems across multiple sites and programs.

You will play a key role in driving compliance, managing risk, and influencing a strong safety culture, working closely with teams to identify issues, implement practical solutions, and meet legislative and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of ESH professionals
• Conduct internal audits as part of ISO internal auditing program
• Coordinate and lead external ISO audits
• Provide expert ESH advice and guidance to stakeholders across the business
• Partner with teams to ensure compliance with ESH legislation, policies and safety management systems
• Lead and coordinate risk assessments, audits and site inspections across multiple locations
• Investigate incidents, hazards and injuries, and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Analyse ESH data and deliver clear, timely reporting and insights
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring regulatory and compliance requirements are met
• Develop and maintain ESH policies, procedures, manuals and training materials
• Facilitate WHS/ESH Committee activities, including reporting, documentation and stakeholder engagement
• Promote a strong safety culture through communication, training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate permits and ensure compliance with site and customer ESH requirements
• Prepare briefings, reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and ESH program delivery

What you'll bring:

• Significant experience in an ESH role within a medium to large organisation
• Strong knowledge of ESH legislation, safety management systems and compliance frameworks
• Solid understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards and their practical application
• Proven ability to develop and lead internal audit programs
• Experience leading incident investigations, audits and risk assessments
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including managing or mentoring small teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence outcomes
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving capability

As well as the above any experience in the below would be highly regarded:

• Experience within a Defence, engineering or project-based environment
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in Workplace Health & Safety or similar
• Accredited ISO Lead Auditor

Don't meet every requirement?

If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every criterion, we'd still love to hear from you. Your skills and experience may be a great fit for this role, or another opportunity within our organisation.

About Lockheed Martin Australia:

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements:
Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace:
Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Equal Opportunity:
Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.
As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.