Job Description

HSE Manager – Large Format Industrial Packaging Truganina

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Full-time | Senior Leadership Prospect

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About the Opportunity

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Our client is a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of large format industrial packaging solutions, supporting critical industries across Australia and internationally.

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With safety, operational excellence and sustainability at the heart of its operations, the business is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across multiple manufacturing sites.

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Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a key role in driving HSE strategy, strengthening safety culture and ensuring compliance across the business.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead and implement the HSE strategy across the business
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- Drive a proactive safety culture through leadership coaching and engagement
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- Identify, assess and manage operational and critical risks
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- Focus on key areas including machinery safety, LOTO, traffic management, chemicals and working at heights
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- Ensure compliance with WHS and environmental legislation
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- Lead audits, inspections, assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Manage and investigate high-risk and notifiable incidents
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- Develop and improve HSE systems, procedures, training and reporting
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- Provide coaching and capability development to site leaders and HSE teams
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- Partner with senior leadership to deliver measurable HSE improvements
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- Act as a key interface with relevant regulatory authorities
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15th September, 2026

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About You

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You will be an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in manufacturing, industrial or similarly complex operational environments.

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You will bring:

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- Extensive knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation
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- Proven experience in a senior HSE leadership role
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- Strong leadership, coaching and change-management skills
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- Experience with HSE management systems, including ISO 45001 / ISO 14001
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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- A practical, hands-on approach to safety leadership
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- The ability to influence operational leaders and drive cultural change
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Qualifications

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- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline
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- Postgraduate HSE or Risk Management qualifications desirable
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- AIHS or relevant professional membership advantageous
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Why Join?

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This is an opportunity to take ownership of HSE across a significant manufacturing operation and make a genuine impact on safety culture, risk management and operational performance.

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You will have strong exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to influence strategy across multiple sites and the resources to deliver meaningful HSE improvements within an established and growing organisation.

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