Melbourne Based – Full Time or Part Time
National Scope
Are you a practical, hands-on Health, Safety and Environment professional who thrives on driving positive change, influencing leaders and building a strong safety culture?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, medium-sized freight forwarding and logistics organisation operating nationally across Australia.
National HSE Manager
6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Melbourne Based – Full Time or Part Time
National Scope
Are you a practical, hands-on Health, Safety and Environment professional who thrives on driving positive change, influencing leaders and building a strong safety culture?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, medium-sized freight forwarding and logistics organisation operating nationally across Australia.
THE CHANCE
We are seeking an experienced National HSE Manager to join the business on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. This role can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Based in Melbourne, this role will provide strategic and operational HSE leadership across multiple sites nationally and will require travel to different site locations, including interstate travel.
This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact by reviewing, enhancing and embedding HSE systems, policies, processes and initiatives across a diverse freight and logistics operation.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
Develop and lead the national HSE strategy, policies and programs across multiple operational sites
Provide informed recommendations to the Executive Team to support ongoing compliance and operational excellence




Partner with managers and business leaders to improve safety frameworks and strengthen our safety-first culture
Conduct site audits, inspections, risk assessments to ensure legislative compliance and best-practice outcomes
Lead incident investigations and support effective corrective actions
Deliver safety training and coaching to leaders and employees
Enhance HSE induction and refresher training processes
Review and update compliance systems, reporting requirements and safety documentation
Support WorkCover, Return to Work and injury management processes
Develop Chain of Responsibility (CoR) frameworks, training and compliance activities
ABOUT YOU
You are an influential safety professional with the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. You enjoy building relationships, coaching leaders and creating practical solutions that improve workplace safety outcomes.
To be successful, you will ideally possess:
Relevant qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years' experience in a standalone, senior-level WHS/HSE role
Previous leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Comprehensive knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and compliance requirements including CoR, WorkCover and DG Management principles
Experience developing and implementing HSE management systems and risk frameworks
Strong understanding of incident management, auditing, investigation and corrective action processes
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A current driver's licence and willingness to travel nationally as required
WHAT WE OFFER
Flexible full-time or part-time arrangement
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a national business
Access to Employee Benefits such as a comprehensive EAP
No agencies please.
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📌 National Hse Manager (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne