This is a confidential search on behalf of a well-established multinational manufacturer with operations across Australia and Current Zealand.
The business runs at scale across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.The OpportunityThis is a senior role for an HSE professional who owns the function and drives it.
You are the single point of HSE leadership across ANZ.
The framework, the standards, the assurance program, the investigations, the regulator relationships, they run because you make them run.The business operates a line accountability model.
Site and operational leaders own HSE outcomes on the floor, that's theirs.
Your job is to make sure they can, and to hold them to it.
You set the standard, build the capability, run the rigour, and stay on top of whether it's actually landing.
When it isn't, you're the one driving it back on track.This is not a role for someone who wants to write policy and wait.
It's hands-on, high-ownership and visible.
You'll be measured on whether safety genuinely improves, not on whether the paperwork exists.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and drive the ANZ HSE strategy in partnership with operational leaders, aligned to global standardsBuild HSE capability across the leadership group so managers own safety accountability on the floorDesign and run a structured audit and assurance program across sites, driving continuous improvementLead incident investigation,



making sure root cause analysis drives genuine corrective actionOwn workers compensation and injury management, working closely with operational leaders and insurersOversee contractor and visitor safety management across sitesDevelop and report on HSE lead and lag indicators and environmental metrics against targetsEngage with regulators and statutory bodies with credibilitySupport the ongoing maturity and certification of the HSE management systemPartner with global HSE colleagues so local strategy reflects and contributes to the global visionAbout YouMinimum 5 years in an HSE leadership role in manufacturing, warehousing or a comparable environmentTertiary qualification in Health and Safety, or a relevant qualification backed by substantial hands-on HSE experienceStrong knowledge of WHS legislation and how it translates operationallyProven ability to influence leaders at all levels.
You hold people accountable without owning their responsibilitiesCommercially pragmatic.
You understand that good safety and good business go togetherConfident engaging at executive and regulatory levelExperience across Australia and New Zealand frameworks highly regardedComfortable with regular multi-site travelSelf-directed and driven.
You're comfortable being the one who owns the function end to endRemunerationBase salary circa $145,000 + superannuation, with room to move for the right candidate.
Annual performance bonus subject to individual objectives and business performance.
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📌 Health, Safety & Environment Manager (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria