BRENDEN OTTER
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic focused HSSE leader with extensive experience in high-risk industrial environments. Skilled at driving frontline safety performance, leading incident and risk management, and embedding practical, risk-based safety systems. Demonstrated expertise in workforce training, competency development, and enterprise RTO oversight, ensuring operational teams are skilled, compliant, and prepared. Strong security experience in managing port and facility security functions. Recognised for visible leadership, analytical capability, and translating HSSE strategy into effective operational outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – HSSE
DP World
Brisbane
01.2017 - Current
- Successfully led the management of serious and high-potential incidents, ensuring all regulatory notifications were completed accurately and on time, with zero compliance breaches.
- Strengthened operational risk management by embedding proactive hazard identification and control processes, improving risk visibility across all operational teams.
- Achieved full compliance with HSSE legislation, internal standards, and ISO requirements through strengthened governance and oversight.
- Implemented and enhanced HSSE management systems aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 28000, improving audit outcomes and operational consistency.
- Delivered successful internal and external audits, with continually improving assurance results.
- Elevated safety culture through visible leadership, targeted training, and engagement programs that increased workforce participation and trust.
- Led high-quality incident investigations using ICAM methodology, driving sustainable corrective actions, and measurable reductions in repeat events.
- Managed the terminal’s Workers’ Compensation program, ensuring timely reporting, claims management, and return-to-work plans.
- Oversaw the enterprise RTO and training functions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, and successful delivery of accredited training.
- Strengthened organisational change management processes, ensuring all operational changes were risk-assessed, communicated, and documented.
- Delivered operational efficiency gains by identifying and implementing HSSE process improvements.
- Championed workforce consultation on safety initiatives, new technologies, and training needs.
- Developed and managed the HSSE budget, optimising resource allocation and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety, security, or environmental standards.
- Built a high-performing HSSE team through coaching, mentoring, and capability development.
- Drove a positive HSSE culture through visible leadership and workforce engagement initiatives.
- Led environmental initiatives to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste, and prevent pollution at the Brisbane Terminal.
Health, Safety, Environment & Training Advisor
DP World
Brisbane
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Delivery of enterprise RTO programs, ensuring all accredited training was compliant, effectively scheduled, and completed on time.
- Developed and maintained training calendars, competency frameworks, and assessment records for operational staff.
- Delivered high-impact training, toolbox talks, and coaching that improved frontline knowledge, competency, and safe work behaviors.
- Conducted inspections, audits, and risk assessments to strengthen compliance and operational controls.
- Supported incident investigations and corrective action closeout, reducing repeat events.
- Developed and reviewed SOPs, JSEAs, and operational risk documents.
- Strengthened safety culture by actively engaging operational teams, and promoting workforce participation in RTO and safety programs.
Safety Analyst
DP World
Brisbane
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Oversaw the implementation of a $250M Automation Mode Change project and new technologies across terminal operations, ensuring safe integration and minimal disruption to established operational activities.
- Assessed operational impacts of project scope, providing risk-based recommendations to senior management on operational changes, project impacts, and risk mitigation strategies, supporting the project delivery.
- Developed operational process risk assessments and conducted workforce consultations to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective controls.
- Development of Mode Change operational procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant transition to the new operational mode.
Account Manager
Workforce International
05.2008 - 04.2012
- 360 Degree Recruitment and Business Development role, focusing on maintaining pre-existing and new client relationships. Specialising in all aspects of Blue-Collar and White-Collar Labour Hire recruitment.
- Develop, implement and maintain account management strategies, which include call cycle as per business requirements and developing and maintaining strategic business relationships, to promote awareness and profitable business relationships.
- Management of Quality Assurance and OH&S Compliance, on-site Risk Assessments conducted and monitored, and Site-Specific inductions completed for all new starting candidates on every new job site.
Employment Agency Site Supervisor
Gregory’s Staffing Agency / Entertainment UK
05.2006 - 04.2008
- Supervised on-site staffing operations for large-scale entertainment events, ensuring compliance with client requirements and safety standards.
- Coordinated recruitment, induction, and rostering of temporary workforce.
- Implemented site-specific health, safety, and operational procedures, improving workforce efficiency and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Movement Science
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- HSSE Leadership
- Mentoring & Development
- Critical Risk Management
- Safety Culture & Workforce Engagement
- Incident Investigation
- ICAM Methodology
- Audit
- Governance
- ISO Management Systems
- Environmental Management
- Security Management
- Training Delivery
- Competency Assurance
- HSSE Data Analytics
- Reporting
- Trend Analysis
- Budgeting
- Resource Optimisation
Qualifications And Certifications
- Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety (Cert IV OHS)
- ICAM Lead Investigator
- Lead Auditor – ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
- Fire Safety Advisor (FSA)
Core Capabilities
- HSSE Leadership, Mentoring & Development
- Critical Risk Management
- Safety Culture & Workforce Engagement
- Incident Investigation & ICAM Methodology
- Audit, Governance & ISO Management Systems
- Environmental & Security Management
- Training Delivery & Competency Assurance
- HSSE Data Analytics, Reporting & Trend Analysis
- Budgeting & Resource Optimisation
Timeline
Senior Manager – HSSE
DP World
01.2017 - Current
Health, Safety, Environment & Training Advisor
DP World
01.2014 - 01.2017
Safety Analyst
DP World
04.2012 - 01.2014
Account Manager
Workforce International
05.2008 - 04.2012
Employment Agency Site Supervisor
Gregory’s Staffing Agency / Entertainment UK
05.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Human Movement Science
Queensland University of Technology