You are a proven Senior HSE Manager or Director with strong experience across defence and advanced manufacturing environments, ready to lead group-wide safety strategy and influence at the executive level.

About you:

- Tertiary qualifications in WHS, OHS, HSE, or a related discipline
- Proven track record in a senior HSE leadership role, with the capability and drive to operate as Group HSE Director
- Background in defence and/or heavy manufacturing (fabrication, welding, machining, or heavy engineering environments)
- Comprehensive understanding of Australian WHS legislation, risk management, and governance frameworks
- Outstanding communication and executive leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and advise at Board and CEO levels
- A proactive leader capable of driving safety culture, governance, and organizational capability

What you will be doing:

- Setting and leading group-wide WHS strategy, governance frameworks, and safety culture
- Partnering with the Board, CEO,



and Executive leadership team to provide strategic advice on HSE risks, compliance, and best practice
- Directing WHS management systems, assurance, auditing, and critical incident investigations across operations
- Driving WHS education, training, and leadership capability across business units
- Embedding a proactive, risk-based safety mindset across multi-faceted manufacturing and operational sites

The Rewards:

This is an exceptional chance to take on a key executive role within an established and expanding enterprise. Remuneration is offered at circa $200k + superannuation (based on experience), alongside genuine opportunities for executive leadership, strategic oversight, and career growth.

We request that candidates have full Australian working rights.

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📌 HSE Director - Manufacturing (Melbourne)
🏢 Australia Wide Engineering Recruitment
📍 Melbourne