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Kylie Clayton ChCOHS(RSP)

Leopold,VIC

Summary

Senior EHS leader with extensive multinational experience across complex, multi-site operations. Proven track record of building and transforming EHS functions, strengthening governance frameworks, and driving cultural change at scale. Trusted advisor to executive leadership with strong capability in integrating safety, quality, and environmental strategies into operational performance and continuous improvement.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Regional EHS Manager APAC South

Caterpillar
07.2016 - Current

Lead regional EHS strategy across 4 countries and 26 business units, aligning enterprise systems, governance and compliance with corporate and regulatory expectations. Member of the Global EHS Centre of Excellence and key advisor to executive and operational leadership.

Key Achievements:

• Led transformation and deployment of an integrated, technology-driven EHS management system improving governance and visibility across the region.

• Directed global collaboration to deliver enterprise safety reporting platform, enhancing decision-making and transparency.

• Implemented contractor safety management framework uplift across region, strengthening risk controls.

• Developed and embedded EHS plans for large-scale, high-risk mining and industrial projects.

Leadership & Impact:

• Partner with senior leaders to drive safety culture and embed accountability across business units.

• Lead capability uplift across diverse operational teams through coaching and mentoring.

• Provide strategic and operational guidance across complex, high-risk environments.

• Strengthen governance frameworks, audit systems, and compliance processes.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist

Transport Accident Commission
02.2015 - 04.2016

• Delivered WHS management system uplift achieving compliance with regulatory standards.

• Strengthened hazard management framework and consultation processes.

• Improved wellbeing programs and external stakeholder engagement.

Occupational Health & Safety Professional

Alcoa Australia
2005 - 2014

• Managed safety across heavy industrial operations including smelter, rolling mill and mining environments.

• Delivered injury reduction programs and improved leading and lagging safety indicators.

• Maintained self-insurance compliance and audit readiness.

• Led specialist functions including emergency response, ergonomics, and respiratory protection.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Occupational Hazard Management

Federation University Australia
VIC

Skills

  • Certified OHS Professional (AIHS)
  • Approximately 20 years EHS leadership experience
  • Extensive experience in manufacturing, heavy industry and corporate governance environments (WHS, ISO)
  • Strong knowledge of Australian and international EHS legislation and standards and management systems
  • Demonstrated experience influencing senior leaders across multiple countries and business units
  • Expertise in EHS management systems, auditing, contractor safety and organisational safety culture
  • Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence (Lean)
  • Team Leadership and Capability Development
  • Contractor and Supply Chain Risk
  • Project management and managing change
  • Training development and delivery

Interests

  • Community Engagement: I get great satisfaction from giving back to my community as an executive director and board chair of a company that owns a community banking branch of Bendigo Bank, fostering local development and support To date, giving back over $2M dollars
  • Wellbeing Initiatives: founding committee member of an annual event promoting community inclusiveness, togetherness, and wellbeing, incorporating the eight dimensions of wellbeing
  • Promoting workplace safety, wellness and organisational cultural change: with a keen interest in innovative safety management systems Enjoy staying updated on industry trends and best practices Active participant in professional safety networks, forums and mentoring the next generation of safety professionals
  • Enthusiast of outdoor activities and travel: which inspire my commitment to health and safety

Timeline

Corporate Regional EHS Manager APAC South

Caterpillar
07.2016 - Current

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist

Transport Accident Commission
02.2015 - 04.2016

Occupational Health & Safety Professional

Alcoa Australia
2005 - 2014

Graduate Diploma - Occupational Hazard Management

Federation University Australia
Kylie Clayton ChCOHS(RSP)