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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

L3Harris in Eight Mile Plains is The Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare and is home to world-leading design, manufacture and integration expertise and the sustainment of high-reliability electronic warfare components. Our highly skilled workforce design and develop Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities such as the next-generation space, airborne and cyber capabilities for the Australian warfighter. 

We’re on the hunt for a proactive leader to oversee all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), equipment, and facilities management functions at L3Harris SASA. In this role, you’ll champion a culture of safety and reliability, ensuring our facilities and equipment are maintained to the highest standards while fostering a healthy workplace with zero lost-time injuries.

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Lead and manage all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and programs
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and workplace health and safety legislation
• Oversee preventative maintenance, facility infrastructure, and critical equipment performance
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, risk reduction, and sustainability programs
• Drive emergency preparedness, training, and employee engagement in safety culture
• Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and reporting for EH&S and facilities operations
• Support business continuity and audit readiness across all site operations

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Security clearance (NV1) and eligibility to access ITAR/EAR information and technology
• Formal WHS qualifications with strong practical experience
• Excellent knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance
• Experience with liquid nitrogen handling (desirable)
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety systems and training programs
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills
• Committed to employee safety, environmental responsibility, and ethical conduct
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced environments
• Skilled in MS Office, ERP systems, and data analysis tools (Excel, Visio, CAD)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive, proactive attitude

About L3Harris Australia

L3Harris Australia excels as a prime defence contractor, providing integrated tech solutions for over four decades. Specialising in technology that connects and shapes operations spanning multiple domains: space, air, land, sea, cyber and first responders. Today, we employ over 500 professionals in all major cities who understand the region’s unique requirements.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
• Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
• Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
• Discounted private health insurance
• Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
• Novated Car Leasing
• Company supported professional development programs
• Retail Reward programs

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information.  Please answer the pre-screening questions upon applying for this assessment.

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.