Environmental, Health & Safety Officer- InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

About Us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries.

As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

The InterContinental Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.

 We pride ourselves on a diverse and family-friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.

What is the job?

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer plays a critical role in supporting hotel leadership to deliver on their safety, sustainability, and compliance commitments.

Based in a unique and dynamic remote location, you will ensure that safety protocols and responsible business practices are embedded into daily operations without compromising the guest experience. 

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will work closely with department heads to implement effective risk management strategies, monitor incident reports, and ensure adherence to local laws, industry standards, and corporate policies.

This role is central to fostering a culture of care - for our guests, our people, the environment, and the surrounding community.

You will serve as the primary facilitator and organizer of the Responsible Business Committee, ensuring effective coordination of sustainability, safety, community, and compliance initiatives.

Your day to day

Guest Experience


* Ensure safety standards and procedures are visibly and effectively integrated into the guest experience, contributing to guest peace of mind.


* Conduct regular safety inspections of guest-facing areas and follow up on identified risks or improvements.


* Support incident investigations involving guests and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.


* Provide input for guest communications and signage related to health, safety, and environmental awareness.

Help monitor trends and provide insights to improve guest-facing safety standards.


* Coordinate with department leaders to ensure emergency preparedness plans are in place and consistently communicated.

People


* Collaborate with department heads to integrate safety practices into daily operations.


* Assist in delivering safety and compliance training programs across departments, ensuring consistent standards.


* Provide tools and guidance for leaders to manage incident response and reporting.


* Support post-incident reviews to help teams identify areas for improvement and reinforce accountability.


* Act as an advisor and resource for team members, empowering a safety-first culture across all departments.
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