A leading manufacturing business is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to support distribution, warehousing and operational teams across a national network. This is a hands-on role focused on embedding safety systems, strengthening Chain of Responsibility compliance, coaching leaders and driving a proactive safety culture across high-risk operational environments.
Key responsibilities
Reporting into the HSE Manager onsite, you will be responsible for supporting a number of sites based across Australia, with a focus on partnering with stakeholders to improve safety performance. Further responsibilities include:
- Lead and support Chain of Responsibility initiatives;
- Manage risks relating to mobile plant, MHE and loading / unloading activities;
- Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions;
- Coach leaders to strengthen safety capability and accountability;
- Deliver practical safety training, toolbox talks and awareness programs;
- Review and improve safety management systems and documentation;
- Support compliance with ISO 45001 principles and best practice standards;
- Assist with injury management and early intervention activities; and
- Drive continuous improvement through engagement, communication and auditing.
The ideal candidate
You are a practical and influential safety professional who enjoys working closely with operational leaders and frontline teams. You bring robust logistics or supply chain safety experience and have a passion for improving systems, developing people and embedding a positive safety culture.
Key requirements
- Diploma-level WHS qualifications or higher;
- Experience in logistics, warehousing, transport, distribution or manufacturing environments, with exposure to managing risks associated with these industries;
- Strong understanding of Chain of Responsibility requirements;
- Proven ability to coach and influence leaders at all levels;
- Incident investigation experience (ICAM or equivalent highly regarded);
- Exposure to safety management systems and continuous improvement initiatives;
- Ability to design and deliver engaging safety training; and
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.