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;
Solid 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
Robust stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

📌 Hse Specialist Brisbane
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Brisbane