Job Description

At Beijer Ref Australia, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

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As one of Australia's leading refrigeration and HVAC&R; groups, we support a national network of branches, customers and industry partners across Australia. We're a business built on strong relationships, operational excellence and a commitment to keeping our people safe.

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We're looking for an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety & Environment across our national business and help us continue building a strong, proactive safety culture.

About the opportunity n

We're seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead our Health, Safety & Setting strategy across our national network of businesses, including Kirby, ACD Trade, Armcor, Air Solutions and SCM REF Australia.

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Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving safety culture across multiple brands, influencing leaders, managing workers' compensation and injury management programs, and building a proactive safety environment across Australia.

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This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact by partnering with leaders across the business to drive cultural change, strengthen compliance, improve wellbeing outcomes and create safer workplaces for our people.

What you'll be doing n

Leading the national Health, Safety & Environment strategy across multiple business units and locations.

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Developing and enhancing HSE management systems, policies and procedures.

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Ensuring compliance with applicable WHS legislation and environmental requirements.

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Driving a proactive safety culture through coaching, influence and leadership.

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Partnering with leaders to identify risks and implement effective controls.

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Leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions.

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Managing workers' compensation, return-to-work programs and injury management processes.

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Delivering meaningful reporting and insights that support business decisions and continuous improvement.

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Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop training, wellbeing initiatives and safety programs.

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Building strong relationships across the organisation to influence positive behavioural change.

What success looks like n

You are a visible and trusted safety leader who can engage stakeholders at all levels of the business.

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You know how to balance compliance with commercial practicality and can influence change through relationships, coaching and credibility.

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You're comfortable operating autonomously, navigating competing priorities and driving meaningful improvements across a diverse national organisation.

About You n

You will bring:

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Significant experience in an HSE leadership role within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, wholesale or a similar environment.

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Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and standards.

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Experience supporting multiple sites and stakeholders across a national business.

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Outstanding communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

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Experience managing workers compensation and return-to-work programs.

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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety or a related discipline.

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Willingness to travel nationally to support branches and stakeholders across the Group.

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National leadership opportunity with the ability to influence outcomes across a growing Australian business.

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Shape and drive the Group's Health, Safety & Environment strategy.

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Influence safety performance across multiple respected industry brands.

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Partner closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders.

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Collaborative, values-driven culture that supports innovation and continuous improvement.

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Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the safety and wellbeing of our people.

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Work with leaders who value your expertise and contribution.

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Ongoing learning, professional development and career growth opportunities.

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Competitive salary package.

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Be part of a successful business that genuinely values its people.

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📌 HSE Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Beijer Ref Group
📍 Brisbane