Senior Coach – Behavioural Safety & Operational Risk
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About dss+
At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects - you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future.
We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations in high-risk and asset-intensive industries to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability.
With a heritage rooted in DuPont’s industrial operations, we combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.
Why This Role
This role focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes through deep expertise in safety, operational risk, and behavioural coaching within complex operational environments.
You will play a critical role in supporting large-scale transformation programmes, working directly within client operations to build leadership capability and embed sustainable safety and risk practices.
Why This Industry
At dss+, we work across a range of high-risk, asset-intensive industries including mining, energy, chemicals, and manufacturing.
We partner with organisations to improve safety, operational performance, and sustainability — delivering measurable impact at scale.
This role offers the opportunity to work across varied operational environments, contributing to meaningful outcomes in complex, safety-critical settings.
Your Impact at dss+
You will lead and deliver coaching interventions within live operational environments, working alongside client leaders and teams to strengthen safety culture, improve risk awareness, and build sustainable capability.
Key Accountabilities
Coach operational leaders, supervisors, and frontline teams to strengthen ownership and accountability for safety and risk
Mentor and develop client coaches and internal consultants, building their capability to lead behavioural and cultural change
Observe operational activities across production, maintenance, logistics, and related environments to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Facilitate on-site coaching sessions, workshops, and leadership interventions to strengthen engagement and performance
Support leaders to embed critical risk thinking into daily routines, decision-making, and operational discipline
Reinforce positive behaviours through structured coaching, feedback, and ongoing engagement
Adapt coaching approaches to engage effectively across diverse teams, cultures, and operational contexts
Work as part of multidisciplinary dss+ teams to deliver measurable improvements in safety and operational performance
What You’ll Experience at dss+
Deliver on our Purpose
Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps save lives, improve performance, and advance sustainability for our clients and their people.
Develop your Trusted Expertise
Gain early autonomy and real accountability, working closely with senior clients on complex, high-impact challenges.
Thrive in a Culture of Respect
Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where your voice is valued, your curiosity is encouraged, and your wellbeing is supported.
Shape your Career
Accelerate your development through hands-on experience, structured learning, and opportunities to work on international projects.
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