Paul Rubotham MSc Cmiosh
About Paul Rubotham MSc Cmiosh
Paul Rubotham MSc Cmiosh is a Director of Health and Safety at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in health and safety management across various sectors. He has held senior positions at multiple organizations, including SNC-Lavalin and DP World, and has expertise in implementing WHS frameworks and managing critical risk programs.
Work at KPMG Australia
Currently, Paul Rubotham serves as the Director of Health and Safety at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the quality, compliance, and delivery of health and safety engagements. He develops and implements key performance indicators for health and safety, focusing on both leading and lagging indicators. His responsibilities also include managing critical risk programs and contractor management strategies, ensuring legislative compliance and governance reporting.
Previous Roles in Health and Safety
Before joining KPMG Australia, Paul Rubotham held several significant positions in the health and safety sector. He worked at DP World as the Group Head of Operational Safety from 2019 to 2021 in Dubai, UAE. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Health Safety Security & Environment at SNC-Lavalin from 2014 to 2018, operating in both Perth, Australia, and Toronto, Canada. His experience also includes roles at Forge Group Ltd, Nakheel, and QPM - Qatar Project Management, where he managed health and safety initiatives across various industries.
Education and Expertise
Paul Rubotham holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Safety Health and Environment from the University of Greenwich. He has extensive expertise in implementing Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) frameworks, including ISO 45001, ISO 45003, and ISO 14001. His knowledge encompasses psychosocial risk management and wellbeing programs, which he develops and implements as part of his health and safety initiatives.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at KPMG Australia, Paul Rubotham leads a team of health and safety professionals. This team delivers services across various sectors, including defence, infrastructure, and financial services. His leadership focuses on fostering a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring that health and safety standards are met across all engagements.
Career Background in Health and Safety
Paul Rubotham has a diverse career background in health and safety, with experience spanning multiple countries and sectors. He has worked in the United Kingdom, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. His previous roles include Group Head of Health and Safety at Eric Wright Group and Group Manager Safety Health Environment - Risk and Systems at Leighton Contractors. This extensive experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of health and safety management across different environments.