Speaker: Helen O’Keefe, Director, HOK Talent Solutions
What makes a great OHS executive
For those looking to progress to an Executive level in their OHS career, this presentation is essential viewing. Helen went into a lot of detail about the qualities and skills sought in these roles, and they go well beyond mere technical capability.
She delved into the sorts of questions one would expect in an interview or that one should ask when seeking a suitable candidate. Questions such as "Can they drive change?" and "How can they exert influence?"
Helen's extensive experience is so valuable and this was evident when she gave a wealth of advice on how to position oneself, including how to translate OHS into financial language that will resonate with potential employers.
Helen also presented an analysis of the current job market for Executive positions, based on data from Seek and LinkedIn. She said that such positions are as easy to find as a polar bear in a snowstorm! However, they are still out there, particularly in the field of construction. Queensland is top of the leaderboard.
Helen's talk sparked a lot of discussion afterwards, most of which is captured in the recording.
As always, Helen's presentation provided fascinating insights and was a great way to kick off the year. Those of us in the room also enjoyed meeting up in person, thanks to Helen's generous sponsorship of our event venue, the Regus Yarra Room with its wonderful view from the top floor of 120 Collins Street.
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Related to this month's topic, Financial members may also be interested in revisitng the presentation from Rob Dival in May 2025 How do OHS Professionals leverage power and influence tactics?
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