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

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 solid relationships, operational excellence and a commitment to keeping our people safe.

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

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

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.

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

In partnership with the Head of People and Culture develop and execute the national Health, Safety & Environment strategy across multiple business units and locations.

Developing and enhancing HSE management systems, policies and procedures.

Ensuring compliance with applicable WHS legislation and environmental requirements.

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





Partnering with leaders to identify risks and implement effective controls.

Leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions.

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

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

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

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

What success looks like

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

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

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

About You

You will bring:

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

Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and standards.

Experience supporting multiple sites and stakeholders across a national business.

Outstanding communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.





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

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

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

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

Influence safety performance across multiple respected industry brands.

Partner closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders.

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

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

Work with leaders who value your expertise and contribution.

Ongoing learning, professional development and career growth opportunities.

Competitive salary package.

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

If you're a proactive HSE leader who enjoys influencing change, partnering with stakeholders and building a strong safety culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of Health, Safety & Environment across Beijer Ref Australia.

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Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected annual base salary? How many years' experience do you have as a Health Safety and Environment Manager? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Do you have Incident Investigation experience? How many years of Safety Leadership experience do you have? How many years ex

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