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Operation Excellence Health and Safety Coordinator - Queenstown

Veolia
Queenstown-Lakes District
3 weeks ago

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years.

We have an opportunity for an expereinced Operation Excellence Health and Safety Coordinator to join the Veolia team in Queenstown. This is key role responsible for driving continuous improvement in Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) practices while optimising operational efficiency within the Queenstown Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team. This position plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What's on offer

  • A great team-working environment
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Stable employment with a reputable organisation
  • Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

Key Responsibilites :

  • Cultural Leadership and Team Development
  • Operational Efficiency and Quality
  • SHEQ Management and Compliance
  • Health and Safety Initiatives
  • Staff Wellbeing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Reporting and Communication


This position requires a proactive, results-oriented individual who can balance the demands of safety compliance with operational efficiency, while fostering a positive team culture and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of the Queenstown O&M operations.

What you'll need to be successful

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
  • SHEQ management certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)
  • 5+ years of experience in operations management
  • Proven track record in implementing cultural change initiatives
  • Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and industry standards
  • Experience with performance management systems and KPI development
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools


Personal Attributes:

  • Strong leadership and team-building abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and results-oriented mindset
  • Adaptability and resilience in managing change
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
  • Empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Integrity and ethical decision-making
  • Collaborative and inclusive approach to team management

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans.


Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.


We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.


If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!


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