Brett Adrian McWatters

Over twenty five (25) years of practical knowledge and experience in the multidisciplinary field of workplace health and safety. A certified lead auditor in safety and environment management systems as recognised by Exemplar Global.

• 2010 - RMIT University, Graduate Certificate (Environment & Planning)
• 2000 - Canberra University, Graduate Certificate (Public Administration and Management)
• 1999 - RMIT University, Bachelor of Business (Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management)
• 1993 - RMIT University, Diploma of Applied Science (Occupational Health and Safety)

Date of Birth: 27/05/73

• Defining and developing improvement in the application of workplace HSE practices.
• Enabling the implementation of risk and assurance frameworks
• Scoping and delivering agreed-upon safety improvement programs, plans, and processes
• Manage and facilitate relationships with regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders
• Improve the capability and capacity of operations to manage their HSE performance.

Development of HSE standards and procedures

Manage, mentor, and lead a small HSE team 

Manage and lead teams of rail safety officers

Planning and execution of incident investigations

Management and coordination of business and operational workplace risk assessments

Manage and establish designated workgroups to facilitate workplace communication and consultation

Delivery of HSE training, including pre-employment induction training, legislation training, and risk management training

Report writing for HSE quarterly and monthly reports

Development and delivery of project briefs and plans for executive management, senior management, and various consultative committees to sponsor the facilitation of HSE initiatives and strategies at a local business level, and for regional and national coverage

Experience using HSE information management systems, databases, and applications 

Reporting on key HSE performance indicators, and statistical analysis aligned to operational systems

Proven track record in providing leadership and successful management of internal and external stakeholder relationships 

Management and coordination of HSE compliance in rail terminals, airports, and seaports, transport depots for rail, police, and defense operations, warehouses, major storage facilities, grounds maintenance compounds, workshops, automotive mechanical workshops, rail wagon workshops, fuel farms, commercial buildings, bulk mail centers, and facilities management (i.e. cleaning, catering, waste management, and security services

• Married for 17 years, including being the father of two children, ages 16 and 14.

• Victorian Drivers Licence