WHSE & Facilities Governance Advisor at Amentum

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Governance, Assurance, Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Written Communication, WHSE, Facilities Governance, Contractor Verification, Policy Interpretation, Reporting, Power BI, Organisational Skills, CASG CASsafe, Incident Reporting, Security Clearance

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information. About the Role: In this role, you will provide specialist Work Health, Safety and Environment (WHSE) and Facilities Governance Advisor for the Australian Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO). You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and assuring governance frameworks that ensure AWSPO remains compliant with legislative, regulatory, and Defence WHSE and Facilities requirements. Working under limited direction within an integrated workforce, you will coordinate assurance activities, manage contractor verification, oversee facilities governance, and provide clear, well‑written advice to senior leaders, project teams, and stakeholders. You will engage across Defence, industry partners, and enterprise forums to identify, manage, and escalate WHSE and Facilities risks that may impact capability delivery. This role suits someone with strong governance experience, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to influence positive outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement. This full-time position is based at Williamtown, near Newcastle. What’s Involved: Develop, implement, and maintain AWSPO WHSE & Facilities governance and assurance policies, processes, and procedures Manage the AWSPO WHSE Contractor Verification Program, including review of WHSE reporting from industry partners and escalation of risks and issues to the Executive Execute WHSE governance and verification in accordance with CASG CASsafe policy and relevant legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks Maintain the AWSPO Facilities Register, including tracking estate works and raising condition‑related risks and issues Coordinate execution of Head of Resident Unit (HRU) responsibilities in collaboration with Senior Leaders Coordinate, monitor, and report on governance compliance, identifying risks and determining appropriate mitigation actions Provide advice on product and project facilities requirements Provide WHSE & Facilities advice and support to internal and external stakeholders Build, sustain, and leverage strong stakeholder relationships to achieve governance and compliance outcomes Represent AWSPO at internal and external WHSE & Facilities governance meetings and forums Manage Sentinel reporting for AWSPO and industry partner events and hazards Coordinate internal and external reporting of COMCARE notifiable incidents Produce clear, accurate, and well‑structured WHSE & Facilities briefs, reports, correspondence, and governance documentation, including Power BI metrics Who we’re Looking For: You are an experienced governance professional with strong written communication skills and a collaborative mindset. You are comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, interpreting policy, managing risk, and providing clear advice. You prioritise effectively, take initiative, and apply sound judgement to ensure WHSE and Facilities risks are identified, communicated, and managed appropriately. You’ll Need: Demonstrated experience in governance, assurance, or compliance roles, ideally within Defence, government, or other highly regulated environments Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust, influence outcomes, and provide confident advice Desirable experience in risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting Strong writing skills, with experience preparing briefs, reports, correspondence, and governance documentation for senior stakeholders Knowledge of WHSE legislation, policies, and governance frameworks, ideally including CASG CASsafe Experience managing contractor verification, assurance activities, and compliance reporting Ability to analyse and report governance data, with Power BI experience highly desirable Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities NV1 security clearance (Australian citizenship required) Required Security Clearance Level: Minimum NV1 Location: RAAF Base Williamtown / Newcastle Weekly Hours: 40 Hours (Monday-Friday) Onsite Compensation Details: AUD The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 03/19/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Welcome back! We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. 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Responsibilities

The role involves developing, maintaining, and assuring governance frameworks for the Australian Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO) to ensure compliance with legislative and Defence WHSE and Facilities requirements. Key tasks include coordinating assurance activities, managing contractor verification, overseeing facilities governance, and providing clear advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.