Leah Stapleton
Ask me about
- How my first job peaked my interest in this industry
- How my skills in hospitality transfer to the logistics industry
- Finding a passion for safety in the workplace
- Working my way up to be the National Safety Manager
About me
- Regional Background
My first role after leaving school was with a Transport company in NSW. This introduced me into the world of Transport and Logistics and subsequently started my career.
In between then and now, I’ve managed a fast-paced restaurant, renovated a couple of houses, moved to the other end of the country, started a family, and started my career with Qube.
Working for Qube for the past 8+ years has been remarkable and during that time I’ve had the opportunity to learn and be involved in a vast number of projects and operations.
About my role
- Flexible
- Idealistic
- Independent
- Personable
- Reliable
The role of a Safety Manager is to drive the Zero Harm values across the business by developing and executing strategic and operational plans, managing and driving behavioural safety change, and day to day support and advice to a variety of stakeholders.
This role will walk around work sites, talk with workers, build culture within the workplace, develop safety skills, leadership skills and uphold the high values of the business.
Education
- Lead Auditor in Quality Management Systems
- Certificate IV in Work Health Safety
- Diploma of Human Resources Management
Subjects
- Business Studies
- General Mathematics (Maths A)
- Legal Studies
Awards
- Port of Brisbane Health and Safety Champion Award 2021
- Daimler Emerging Leaders Scholarship 2022
Hobbies
- Photography
- Seeing family and friends
My career journey
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First job in transport 2005
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Managed a restaurant for 3 years
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Moved to North QLD
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Started State safety position
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Accepted a National role
My typical day
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