Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities for the manufacturing site, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement and a strong safety-first culture across the business. Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive HSE strategy, manage audits, investigations, risk management and employee engagement initiatives while influencing positive safety outcomes at every level.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer operating within the life sciences sector, supporting customers through innovative engineering and technology solutions. As part of a larger international group, the organisation combines the agility of a local operation with the resources, structure and support of a global business.

The site employs approximately 60 staff across both manufacturing and office environments. With a strong commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence, the business is focused on fostering a workplace culture where people are empowered to contribute, continuously improve and perform at their best.

Description

As the HSE Manager, you will take ownership of all Health, Safety and Environmental functions across the site. Acting as the subject matter expert and key point of contact on all HSE matters, you will work closely with site leadership to develop and implement strategies that support compliance, engagement and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading all site HSE activities, programs and compliance requirements.
- Driving the site's HSE strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting and managing internal and external audits, including upcoming audit activities.
- Supporting accident and incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitoring performance metrics, reporting trends and developing improvement plans.




- Partnering with leaders across the business to strengthen safety accountability and engagement.
- Supporting health, safety and environmental training and onboarding programs.

Profile

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in manufacturing, industrial or operational environments. You will be a confident communicator who can build credibility with frontline employees and senior leadership alike while fostering a culture of accountability and safety excellence.

You will ideally possess:

- A recognised HSE qualification
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental leadership role.
- Strong understanding of HSE legislation, compliance requirements and management systems.
- Demonstrated success leading audits, investigations and risk management programs.
- Experience developing and implementing HSE strategies and improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of environmental, industrial hygiene and safety systems.
- Exposure to ISO frameworks and auditing processes will be highly regarded.
- Strong organisational skills, professionalism and attention to detail.
- The flexibility internationally when required.

Job Offer

Standalone site leadership role with solid visibility across the business.

Direct access to senior leadership and genuine influence on business outcomes.

Opportunity to work within a global organisation while enjoying a close-knit site environment.

Diverse manufacturing and office-based workforce.

Exposure to international HSE frameworks and best-practice initiatives.

Career development opportunities within a larger global group.

Supportive, collaborative and safety-focused culture.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Georgina O'Brien on +61 2 8292 2034

📌 HSE Manager (Parramatta)
🏢 MPAU Manufacturing
📍 Parramatta