Lynna MARR
Normanhurst,NSW
Summary
With a range of WHS experience across the Retail, Banking and Finance, and Engineering industries, I have an astute ability to build strong partnerships across multiple levels of organisations. This enables me to understand the business needs, and act as an enabler to current and future business requirements, both strategic and legislative, that is human centric. During my experience, I have led small teams and have been sought out as a mentor with emerging and current professionals. I have also participated as a mentor for the SafeWork NSW Small Business Mentoring program and the AIHS Professional Mentoring program. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Health Safety Environment and Quality Manager – Australasia
Arup
05.2023 - Current
- Lead strategic initiatives providing internal and external stakeholders with the capability to identify, manage and mitigate HSE risks
- Keeps abreast of emerging trends including technology and identifies opportunities to enhance business outcomes through automation and application of innovative technology
- Develop and implement business cases as required
- Assurance insights and advice to support leaders with project planning and decision making by scanning emerging risk trends, learnings, and exposures; engages people in the management of risk and ensures they are aware of their accountabilities with regards to HSE risk management
- Day to day technical supervision of HSE team (team of 5) across the Australasia region including providing mentorship, guidance and support to develop service offering as well as ensure service levels are met
- Creating opportunities to make HSE a competitive advantage for Arup and develop the HSE service offering within the business
- Build and maintains positive working relationships with key stakeholders including external parties such as the customer, suppliers, contractors and industry affiliations
- Oversees input to local pursuit efforts as required ensuring risk management activities are applied and adequate assurance resource allocation is included
- Identify HSE trends across the region to be fed back into the development and/or evolution of policies and frameworks in line with regulatory requirements and leading market practice
- Proactively educate and inform the Management Executive of emerging HSE opportunities, risks and/or exposures that should be considered
- Lead and develop the regional team, enabling a contemporary approach to HSE and embed a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence
- Ensure HSE frameworks are monitored, maintained and audits are undertaken across projects, bids, and regional operations to ensure required certifications are in place in all locations
- Oversee the investigation of serious H&S incidents and analysis of H&S trends
- Plan, develops and oversees the co-ordination of team assurance activities including assessments, global certification surveillances, and external and internal reporting as required
- Competencies: Ability to engage and inspire teams, Ability to influence across the business, A passion for innovation and using technology to enable business outcomes, Role model for Arup values and ethics and convinces others of beliefs and principles, Demonstrated high level of expertise in HSE
- Relationships: High level working relationships with: Australasian Leadership Team which includes Operations, Executive/Geography leaders, Management Board, Office Managers, Project Directors to ensure that appropriate HSE solutions are provided, Building internal stakeholder relationships across the region and globally
Health Safety and Security Manager – Australia & New Zealand
Mott MacDonald
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Enact a Safety in Design Working Group
- Enhance HS&W reporting dashboard
- Build engagement and rapport with external clients
- Working group participant for roll out of Audit platform
- Development and roll out of Take 5 App tool
- Expand Risk Management Framework to be in alignment with growth of the business taking in to account current and future risks
- Leadership and strategy: A key contributor and implementer of health, safety and security strategies, Partnering with key stakeholders internally and externally to deliver tangible outcomes for the business and our clients including State Leaders, Sector Leads, Project Leads and Project Managers, Wellbeing Manager, Human Resources and Quality
- Provide guidance to the Australian Executive team on emerging risks and solutions to minimise exposure in a proactive way
- Advisory: Consult with and lead health and safety representatives, project safety advisors and internal safety committees
- Assist the mobility team with travel safety and security requirements
- Provide general health, safety and security advice across the business, including tender response
- Contribute to the HS&W project management for high risk and principal contract work packages
- Reporting and data management: Analyses of trends and KPI metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies in consideration of Group initiatives
- Maintaining the safety data base and use for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting aligned with the local and regional strategy
- Regulatory and compliance (external and internal): Ensures Company Directors and internal stakeholders responsible for safety compliance are informed of their regulatory compliance requirements in order to undertake their roles effectively
- Conduct and participate in safety and security related audits, both internal and external
- Undertakes and/or contributes to internal investigations
- Acts as a liaison for external investigations and connection with regulator
- Embedding safeguarding and modern slavery requirements in relation to projects and enhance knowledge for staff through training and mentoring
- Assist with ISO27001 accreditation
- Training and competency: A key influencer and driver of our safety awareness culture, regularly identifying, coordinating and delivering safety and security training including: Safety in Design, Auditing, Executive onboarding, Safety Advisors, MHFA
Health and Safety Business Partner, NSW and ACT
Aurecon
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Develop and embed: Develop and embedded Wellbeing strategy across Australia and New Zealand
- Chair Mental Health Committee
- Gold rated skilled workplace in Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Mental Health toolkits
- Online Wellbeing Platform roll out
- Training material for Line Managers to support employees and their Mental Health
- Training material for employees to identify triggers for mental health issues and coping strategies
- Safety Bot
- Ergonomic program and online platform
- Develop and implementation of security Audit program
- Health and Safety Strategy and Leadership: Partner with the regional leadership team to develop and implement a local strategy that is relevant to the region’s current and future business climate and project needs
- Contribute to the development and implementation of both Global and ANZ H&S strategies
- Build strong business partnerships with Unit Managers, Owners, Technical Directors and Client Managers to ensure strategic initiatives and general H&S advice is provided
- Key member of the COVID-19 local response team to provide advice and on the spot response as required
- Develop, implement and monitor performance against agreed H&S targets, and report any deficiencies to the regional leadership team to facilitate discussion and action for change
- Monthly reporting to Regional Leadership Team on WHS Dashboard including lag and lead indicators
- Identify opportunities to support the business in tender/bid proposals and client interactions where possible and relevant
- Mentor and coach emerging professionals
- Lead a small team of H&S professionals
- Health and Safety Legislation: Review relevant legislation changes and implement changes where required
- Develop and implement a regional risk profile and Safety Management Plan for the region whilst monitoring for continual improvement
- Partake in annual certification audits to meet the criteria for AS4801 and IS45001
- Complete internal audits ensuring that all parts of the organisation are compliant with the WHS Management System
- Conduct project and site-based audits on behalf of our clients reporting on any deficiencies
Lead Consultant HS&W
Westpac Group
04.2014 - 09.2017
- Lead Aggressive Customer program across retail network
- Safe Work NSW Finalist for best H&S response to an issue for aggressive customer
- Lead executive team on wellbeing strategy
- Key contributor to eliminate H&S risk through Branch design
- Health and Safety Strategy and Leadership: Develop strategic initiatives and management planning for the Retail and Commercial Business units of 13,000 staff members across Australia
- Provide advice, strategic research, and innovate information to General Managers and Human Resources Leadership Team
- Work with General Managers establishing work streams to drive key initiatives through to completion ensuring targets are met
- Guide Executive Leadership team on actions required to minimise risk in a proactive manor
- Provide Leadership and Coaching to three HS&W Consultants as direct reports, and State based leaders
- Health and Safety Legislation: Successfully coach the business through the WorkCover HS&W self-insurance audit with a result of 100% in Legal Compliance and 95% in Risk Management
- Identify and complete audit on 10% of branches per year to ensure that compliance is maintained to meet the criteria for AS4801
- Development of risk profiles for various cost centres to identify top performers for Health and Safety focussing on areas requiring coaching whilst conducting with a holistic approach
- Representation at various levels of consultation forums including Executive Leadership teams, Risk Committees, and State Based representation
- Provide general HS&W guidance to key stake holders at various levels to manage risks and implementation of corrective actions
- Health and Safety Initiatives: Lead Project teams for specific key risks including, Aggressive Behaviour, Future of Work, and Wellbeing initiatives
- Lead discussion and implementation strategies to promote Wellbeing initiatives including City to Surf, Global Challenge, Stress and Resilience, Health Checks, and Nutrition
- Incident Reporting and Investigation: Analysis of data presenting to the business current trends and initiatives to be implemented
- Lead / influence discussion with senior business leaders on: HSW Performance, Data and trend analysis, Division and Business HSW Management Plan Business HSW strategies addressing key risks
- Guide business in how to report incidents and complete investigations
- Follow up on high priority incidents ensuring facilities management have rectified concerns in line with guidelines
- Investigations for Severity 1, 2, and Lost Time Injuries providing corrective actions to various areas of the organisation ensuring completion on time
- HS&W Training and Presentations: Determine gaps in HSW training for PLs and workers
- Support development and/or review of on-line training material for HS&W content
- Develop and deliver HS&W presentations and training as appropriate
- Recommend engagement of external training providers as appropriate
- Design training material and information sessions for various levels of the business
WHS Manager
Volkswagen Group
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Roll out of online ergonomic platform
- Implementation of Safety Management System
- Work with HQ in Germany to ensure MSDS Meet current legislative requirements
- Key responsibilities: Develop, implement, and administer a Workplace Health & Safety management system in line with legislative requirements
- Provide advice to management and staff on current and proposed WH&S legislation and requirements
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures that will reduce risks and promote safety awareness
- Identify potential hazards and advise on safe working practices to minimise accidents in the workplace
- Liaise with relevant legislative bodies and industry groups to ensure best practices are always implemented
- Manage the processing of Workers Compensation claims and Return to Work programs, monitor the progress of employees on reduced hours or suitable duties to ensure managers are providing the appropriate level of support and rehabilitation practices
- Partner with external rehabilitation specialists and Doctors to develop and manage Return to Work plans for all injured employees
- Conduct investigations into all incidents, injuries and near misses and make recommendations to rectify causes
- Prepare quarterly reports and metrics on incidents/injuries within the workplace and present to the management team
- Develop and coordinate internal, on the job and external, WH&S related training programs for various work groups, including Fire Warden training, Emergency & Evacuation training, and First Aid training
- Responsible for the operational management of VGA Facilities Management provider
Corporate Safety Specialist
American Express
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Design and implement an online database for incident reporting
- Design and implement online Risk Assessment tool for all events within the organisation
- Key responsibilities: Update existing policies to ensure compliance with new legislation
- Provide updates to the board through presentations
- Develop quarterly presentation to board of directors
- Manage contractor and company expectations of external Return to Work Coordinator
- Work with external medical practitioners to develop a premium service for injured employees
- Guiding team leaders with requirements for incident notification and return to work process
- Update and facilitate WHS training module for leaders and their team
- Facilitate online workplace ergonomic assessments
- Coordinate work desk assessments and training
- Liaise with Facilities and external vendors on outcomes of assessments
- Guiding team leaders on requirements and recommendations on outcomes
- Facilitate monthly consultation committee
- Active member of the Country Safety Improvement Team
- Ensure legislative requirements are met with reporting of hazards and hazard inspection
- Answering emails and telephone queries for the HR general help line
- Guiding team leaders on policies and implementation
- Liaising with external payroll and systems support functions
- First point of contact for ER related issues
National OHS Coordinator
Toys “R” Us
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Design and implementation of new incident / injury / near miss reporting form
- Developing RTW plan across all areas of the business
- Key Responsibilities: Injury Management and Workers Compensation
- Monthly Reporting of all incidents to regional and national managers
- Monitor for hot spots or trends in injuries, incidents and near misses
- Ensure all reportable incidents are reported within relevant states legislation
- Implementation of early intervention for all workers compensation injuries
- Continuously monitor and review all claims to ensure closure in timely manner
- Weekly reports to leadership team of open and closed claims
- Monthly statistics provided to leadership safety focus group
- Actively participate in safety meeting for head office and warehouse staff
- Review and follow up of all outstanding items documented within minutes for all stores, head office and warehouse
- Ensure all locations are compliant with current company and legislative requirements when holding safety meetings
- Completion of risk assessments for all new tools and equipment for the business
- Completion of risk assessments for all in-store promotions
- Ensure control and review mechanisms are being completed as documented within the Risk Assessment
- Implementation and review of corrective action plan in line with hierarchy of control measures
- Review and update current emergency evacuation plans for 40 sites
- Conduct training analysis of current emergency team and communicate action plans
- SME presenter for the roll out of Cert IV in Retail Management training
Risk Management Co-ordinator
Westfield Limited
11.2005 - 02.2009
- Work with Westfield Centre Management to promote positive Risk Management behaviour, minimise Centre risks and co-ordinate compliance with Risk Management policy and procedure
- Set up and actively participate in Workplace OH & S Committee
- Promote and facilitate the management of contract, supplier and retailers EH&S compliance
- Conduct workplace inspections, document outcomes and formulate corrective action plans
- Track and Co-ordinate Workers Compensation and Return to Work of injured staff
- Identify risks and workplace hazards that may impact employees, retailers and centre visitors
- Implement solutions with goal to eliminate hazard entirely
- Revision of all Accident and Injury Reports, formulating statistics, and tracking trends
- Conduct audits of Contractor work practices to ensure they comply with Westfield EH&S Standards
- Implementation of training program
Education
Diploma - Currently obtaining
Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety
CERT IV -
WHS
ICAM Accredited -
Lead Auditor Accredited -
Skills
- Health and Safety Strategy and Leadership
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Health and Safety Initiatives
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- AIHS Australia
- Mental Health First Aid Australia
- NSCA (National Safety Council Australia)
References
- Julie Gratton, Aurecon Group, 0400 922 697
- Mia Rotondo, Mott MacDonald, 0416 995 877
Timeline
Regional Health Safety Environment and Quality Manager – Australasia
Arup
05.2023 - Current
Health Safety and Security Manager – Australia & New Zealand
Mott MacDonald
05.2022 - 05.2023
Health and Safety Business Partner, NSW and ACT
Aurecon
09.2017 - 05.2022
Lead Consultant HS&W
Westpac Group
04.2014 - 09.2017
WHS Manager
Volkswagen Group
04.2012 - 04.2014
Corporate Safety Specialist
American Express
03.2011 - 04.2012
National OHS Coordinator
Toys “R” Us
03.2009 - 03.2011
Risk Management Co-ordinator
Westfield Limited
11.2005 - 02.2009
Diploma - Currently obtaining
Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety
CERT IV -
WHS
ICAM Accredited -
Lead Auditor Accredited -
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