About The Job
Permanent | Kiewa, Victoria | Leadership Opportunity
Join
Danone
, a global leader in health-focused food and specialised nutrition
Lead the
Health, Safety & Environment agenda
across our manufacturing operations and corporate offices
Drive a culture of safety excellence, environmental stewardship and continuous improvement
About the Role
Danone is seeking an experienced and influential
Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager
to join our team based at our
Kiewa manufacturing site in Victoria
.
Reporting to the
Plant Director
, with a dotted-line relationship to the
APAC Health & Safety Head
, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering Danone's Health, Safety & Environment strategy across the Country Business Unit.
As a member of the Plant Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction, technical expertise and operational leadership to ensure a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace across the Kiewa site and our office locations in Sydney and Melbourne.
You will partner closely with leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, HR and Technical functions to embed safety and sustainability into everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HSE Leadership
Develop and execute the site's Health, Safety & Environment strategy aligned with Danone's global priorities and WISE framework
Partner with business leaders to integrate safety and environmental considerations into operational and strategic decision-making
Actively contribute to the Plant Leadership Team and influence business outcomes through risk-based decision making
Present HSE performance, initiatives and key risks to senior leaders and executive stakeholders
Health & Safety Management
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Danone's health and safety program
Drive a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability and continuous learning
Lead incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective action programmes




Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety legislation, standards and company requirements
Monitor HSE performance and deliver insightful reporting to local, regional and global stakeholders
Environmental & Sustainability Leadership
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, licences and permits
Lead environmental risk management, audits and compliance activities
Drive sustainability initiatives focused on waste reduction, recycling, water stewardship and energy efficiency
Support delivery of carbon reduction and environmental performance targets
Partner with operational teams to embed sustainable practices across the site
Capability Building & Culture
Coach leaders and teams to strengthen ownership of health, safety and environmental performance
Develop and implement training, induction and competency programmes
Build capability through mentoring, awareness campaigns and leadership engagement
Foster a culture where employees feel empowered to identify risks and contribute to improvements
Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, HR and Technical functions
Manage key external relationships including regulators, contractors, auditors and industry bodies
Lead the Country Business Unit Health & Safety Committee and associated governance forums
About You
You are a strategic and hands-on
Health Safety & Environment
leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You combine solid technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills and have a passion for creating safe and sustainable workplaces.
Ideally,



you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline
Health & Safety certifications such as NEBOSH or equivalent
Significant experience leading Health, Safety & Environment programmes within manufacturing, FMCG or industrial environments
Strong knowledge of Australian workplace health, safety and environmental legislation
Experience managing environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and risk management frameworks
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change
Experience leading incident investigations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Project management experience and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery
About Us
At Danone, purpose and performance go hand in hand.
We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel empowered, supported and inspired to do meaningful work while growing their careers.
What you can expect
A strategic leadership role with significant business impact
Opportunity to shape safety culture and sustainability outcomes across the organisation
Flexible ways of working that support work-life balance, including our Friday 3 PM finish
A collaborative and purpose-driven culture where people come first
Ongoing learning, development and growth opportunities opportunities
Exposure to regional and global stakeholders across the Danone network
Competitive Total Rewards
Health, life and salary continuance insurance benefits
26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
Annual salary reviews and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive employee wellbeing and benefits programme
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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