Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager - Australia

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
The APAC Health and Safety Program Manager will implement policies and practices focusing on preventing and eliminating injury and illness to employees and promoting a healthy and safe workplace, and as well as being responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and security laws and regulatory requirements for the APAC Region
You Will

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for inspecting, identifying, and mitigating security, safety, health, and environmental risks at Block facilities.
• Develop health, safety, and security strategies and playbooks for Block employees and facilities across all geographies.
• Create and schedule training programs to educate employees and cross-functional partners on best practices involving emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other health & safety-related topics.
• Monitor and audit compliance with safety and security procedures, including the development of tracking and record-keeping practices.
• Draft inspection and audit reports to document policy and systems inspection findings.
• Maintain records relating to the discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of any safety incident as required by law.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and manage projects with a team-oriented approach.
• Assist in managing vendors on health and safety matters as needed.

You Have

• Extensive knowledge of global environmental and security regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and cross-functionally with members at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to Block's facilities.

Even better:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety, and Health, or related field required; Masters degree desirable.
• Five years of related experience preferred within a corporate security organization.
• Proficient with Apple MacOS, iOS, and cloud-based collaboration tools including Slack, and Gmail systems.
• A passion for Block and its customers.

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to identity or other legally protected class.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
Block is a globally distributed company and this role will require working with other employees in multiple time zones. You may be required to perform work outside of normal business as part of this role
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
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