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EHS Specialist

Townsville, Queensland Job ID BOE/1855169T Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Apr. 11, 2025
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Job Description

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Location:
Townsville
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1855169T
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The Opportunity -

The AH-64E Apache is the world's most advanced and proven attack helicopter. It integrates innovative technologies to aid the crew in decision making, offering a new level of battlefield dominance through enhanced performance, increased situational awareness, superior survivability, and improved target detection, acquisition and engagement.

We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist,to support the AH-64E Apache Helicopter program. The Australian Apaches will join the growing global fleet of more than 1280 aircraft operating in 18 countries, including coalition and regional partners.

This role is based in Townsville working alongside the Army customer.

As the EHS Specialist you will:

  • Providing Environmental and Health & Safety subject matter expert advice.
  • Supporting internal customers and the Apache on Environmental and Health & Safety processes, issues and regulatory compliance.
  • Performing inspection and audits, investigating incidents and providing advice regarding corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of incidents.
  • Coordinating the development and maintenance of EHSMP's in accordance with company requirements and international Environmental and Health & Safety standards.
  • Helping to establish a culture that is aligned with EHS objectives, with continuous EHS improvements.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • 5 or more years' related work experience.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Environment, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant Environmental and Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
  • Energy, passion, problem solving ability with can-do attitude.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.


Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements. An ability to attain an NV1 Security Clearance will be required.


What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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