Health Safety & Wellbeing Specialist - APAC

Health Safety & Wellbeing Specialist - APAC Sydney Regular Corporate Function / Support Job ID: A178216

Responsibilities

About the Team Within the company's global business scope, the Environment, Health, and Safety team's objective are to provide a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment for everyone at Bytedance. The EHS team is truly a global function with team members in London, the USA, Singapore, and China. It applies the company values in everything it does, aiming for the highest industry standards and best practices, engaging its stakeholders with an always day-one mindset, and promoting a workplace that is developed for you and the planet. - Support the implementation of the Global EHS Management System while developing local and regionally compliant procedures and guidance for local and regional stakeholders. - Act as the EHS subject matter expert and provide technical guidance and support to regional business partners, especially in cross-functional and technical discussions. - Ensure all local regulatory, corporate, and industry best practices and reporting requirements are met, including coordination with authorities as needed. - Develop and monitor regional strategies for EHS performance, including preparing and communicating regular reports to EHS and regional business leadership. - Take initiative and ownership during crisis events, ensuring the team responds effectively and in a timely manner to protect employee health and business continuity. - Serve as a trusted and dependable resource during high-pressure situations and emergencies, contributing to a strong team culture of responsibility and unity. - Champion professionalism by consistently delivering high-quality documentation, clear communication, and technically sound recommendations. - Collaborate closely with employees, HR, leaders, and other stakeholders to drive health and wellbeing programs that are meaningful, sustainable, and inclusive. - Effectively manage the local company health services, including the company doctor, nurse, and health committees based on local situation. - Manage local clinics, employee assistance programs, and wellbeing initiatives—including, but not limited to, mental wellbeing programs and support reasonable accommodation team to review requests for employees. - Develop and maintain routine documentation such as risk assessments, audits, employee training records, inspections, and incident reports to a high standard. - Contribute to long-term EHS team development by mentoring junior team members, supporting cross-site learning, and fostering a shared commitment to continuous improvement. - Assist in delivering global EHS objectives by supporting and coordinating with other EHS team members, and completing assigned tasks that improve team performance and culture. - Support diversity in EHS approaches and stakeholder communications, adapting programs and messaging to engage teams across different backgrounds and functions

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor degree in environment, health, safety, occupational health, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 45001, etc) are a plus. - Strong working knowledge of local, regional, and national compliance requirements, including both general office and construction safety standards. - Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results under pressure—especially during crisis situations or fast-changing environments. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and adapt messaging to diverse stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with key stakeholders across departments (e.g., HR, Admin, Facilities, Physical Security, Business Leaders). Preferred Qualifications: - Proficient in using digital tools and systems for documentation, reporting, and data analysis (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, audit platforms, risk assessment tools). - High attention to detail and strong documentation skills, including experience developing reports, risk assessments, and training materials. - Passionate about EHS and committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and long-term contribution to the function. - Culturally sensitive and inclusive in approach, with experience working in multinational or cross-cultural environments preferred. - Flexible and responsive to business needs, including occasional support outside regular hours in the event of emergencies or urgent issues

Job Information

About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us Diversity & Inclusion ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too Australia Acknowledgment of Country In the spirit of reconciliation, ByteDance acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.