Facilities & HSE Manager

SYPAQ Systems


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Port Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Developing truly Australian next-generation technologies is at the core of what sets SYPAQ apart from the rest. We continue to evolve as a world-leading innovator, differentiating ourselves not only by what we create, but through the people who make up our DNA. Next-generation technologies can only be successfully created and delivered through different ways of thinking and by providing a truly remarkable environment for our people to do what they do best. The future starts tomorrow and being at SYPAQ may just provide the opportunity for you to create tomorrow with us.

SYPAQ is on the hunt for a Facility and HSE Manager (FHSE) to manage the evolving security and HSE requirements within our business. Effective security management of our people, data and facilities is a key pillar to our successful delivery of next-generation disruptive technologies, which is why this FHSE role is so important to us. If you are ready to build your future, then you may be what we need within our Corporate team.

About The Role

The Facilities & HSE Manager (FHSE) is responsible for the ongoing operational condition, maintenance, and security of SYPAQ Group facilities in Australia, as well as key responsibility for Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) reporting across the wider business.

This includes maintenance of, and continual compliance to, the physical site security and the security certifications as required under the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)

The Facility & HSE Manager will utilise their experience in Security Management to maintain all security processes, accreditations, and certifications associated to classified zones within the SYPAQ facility at Bertie Street, Port Melbourne and our interstate offices.

As an experienced FHSE, you will ensure all SYPAQ employees and subcontractors possess the required clearances and have completed the training to meet the required physical security requirements at SYPAQ offices including management of Classified material.

Getting into more detail, this exciting role will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining suitable facility conditions across all SYPAQ Group sites. This includes reporting requirements and condition management through co-ordination of maintenance activities
  • Primary responsibility as leader of the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) to co-ordinate appropriate levels of Chief Warden (CW) and First Aid Officer (FAO) staffing allocations across all SYPAQ sites
  • Ongoing management and maintenance of all security processes, accreditations, and certifications associated to classified zones within the SYPAQ facility at Bertie Street, Port Melbourne
  • Responsibility for leading the HSE Reporting process across SYPAQ Group, including leading the HSE Committee.
  • Ensuring that all SYPAQ employees and subcontractors possess the required clearances and have completed the training to meet the required physical security requirements at SYPAQ offices and allow, if required, the effective handling of Classified Materials.
  • Managing security clearances of all SYPAQ personnel (including clearance changes).
  • Undertaking travel briefings prior and post business travel for SYPAQ personnel.
  • Responsibility for maintaining integrity of access control system for secure areas of SYPAQ offices.
  • Preparing and dispatching SAFEHAND materials (Classified Documents).
  • Maintaining and updating the Facilities Security Register for SYPAQ sites in accordance with the DSPF.
  • Secondary duty responsibilities which can include First Aid Officer, Emergency Control Warden and Security Officer

What We Are Looking For

  • A qualified practitioner with higher degree qualifications and/or experience on Defence based projects.
  • Completion of Defence Security Officer course within the last three (3) years.
  • A minimum NV1 clearance and prepared to upgrade and maintain an NV2 clearance.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability present complex solutions in fundamental ways.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

You will have:

  • 3+ years’ experience in defence or commercial technology development projects.
  • Currently holding NV1 or higher Defence Security Clearance.
  • HSE qualification or formal training – highly desirable

Please follow the links to apply direct, for a confidential discussion contact Mark Pengilly on 0419 814 728 or email: [email protected]. Visit our corporate website for other opportunities with SYPAQ www.sypaq.com.au/careers-portal

Defence Veterans encouraged to Apply

Our Culture

We take pride in being a 100% Australian family-owned business. Our culture and values are important to us; hence we encourage people with the same vision to come on board and collaborate for prolific outcomes.

We Strongly Believe In Our VALUES

  • See something. Do something!
  • Achieve more together – share success.
  • Courageous – be innovative! See the opportunity, manage the risk.
  • Strive for excellence – master your craft.
  • We are family – value honesty, respect and compassion.

Staff Benefits

  • Generous professional development and study options
  • Loyalty leave scheme
  • ADF reserve leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Referral bonuses
  • Salary sacrifice and novated leasing

ACT License: ACTLHL00001973

QLD License: LHL02458-W2B3Z

VIC License: VICLHL03075
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