A high-impact opportunity to lead safety at the organisation's largest Australian manufacturing site and national head office, while supporting the delivery of a major onsite project.
HSE Business Partner
Full-time, Monday-Friday onsite role w/flexible start times
Based at the organisation's largest Australian manufacturing site and national head office
Strong remuneration package plus targeted annual performance bonus
Career development, visibility and impactful safety leadership
About the Organisation
Based in Strathfield South, this national food manufacturing organisation operates a large network of sites across Australia and Recent Zealand and plays a key role in supplying high-quality products to some of the region's most recognised food brands.
With a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, the business continues to invest significantly across its people, systems, infrastructure and manufacturing operations.
You'll be based at their largest manufacturing site in Australia, which also serves as its national head office. As a high-volume operational environment, the site incorporates multiple manufacturing functions and provides regular exposure to operational and senior corporate leaders.
The business is also preparing to undertake a significant onsite redevelopment project, creating an important opportunity for the HSE Business Partner to support project planning, contractor management and safe project delivery alongside their broader operational safety responsibilities.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Site Manager, the HSE Business Partner will provide day-to-day health, safety and environmental leadership. This is a practical,



hands-on role partnering closely with operational leaders to strengthen safety capability, support injury management, improve risk controls and ensure ongoing compliance across WHS, environmental and food manufacturing standards.
A key focus of the role will be supporting the delivery of a major onsite project expected to run for approximately seven to eight months. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, project leaders and multiple contractors to ensure safety requirements are embedded throughout project planning and execution.
Strong project management capability is essential.
Key Responsibilities Include
Supporting the planning and safe delivery of a major onsite redevelopment project
Leading the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of HSE management systems
Supporting site leaders with coaching, advisory support and practical risk management
Driving behavioural safety initiatives to build a strong, engaged safety culture
Conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations with a root-cause focus
Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and food safety legislation and standards
Managing injury management, early intervention and return-to-work processes
Leveraging digital tools and data insights to analyse performance and support improvement initiatives
Contributing to broader sustainability, waste-reduction and environmental programs
About You
You bring a collaborative,



people-focused approach and thrive in busy operational environments where visibility, communication and strong stakeholder relationships are essential.
You are equally comfortable managing day-to-day HSE requirements and supporting the structured delivery of a significant operational project. You can work across multiple priorities, challenge constructively and maintain strong oversight of contractors, risks, actions and project deliverables.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Demonstrated experience supporting or managing projects within an operational environment
Experience coordinating multiple contractors and project stakeholders
Experience in an operational HSE role, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment
Capability across risk assessment, incident investigation and hazard control
Experience supporting environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives
Confidence influencing, coaching and building relationships at all levels
Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
Lean Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience highly desirable
What's on Offer
Strong remuneration package plus targeted annual performance bonus
High-profile HSE role at the organisation's largest Australian site and national head office
Opportunity to support the delivery of a significant onsite redevelopment project
Broad exposure across operational safety, project delivery and contractor management
Ongoing organisational support for professional growth and learning
Employee perks program, including savings at major retailers
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📌 Hse Business Partner (Sydney)
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