Senior Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Officer
Market-competitive salary subject to experience
Our Client
Williams Metal Fabrications is an established South Australian metal fabrication and welding business based at Elizabeth South.
The business specialises in complex structural and heavy fabrication, delivering projects for government infrastructure, mining and resources clients, with emerging opportunities in the defence sector.
Recent work has included major South Australian infrastructure projects such as the T2D and the welding of tunnel boring machines, alongside work on the Tram Grade Overpass, with exciting projects ahead.
To support this work, the business maintains ISO ****, ISO ***** and ISO ***** certification, along with AS/NZS **** CC3 high-risk construction category and ISO **** fusion welding compliance.
These standards sit at the core of how the business wins and delivers work.
With demand growing and compliance requirements increasing, Williams is expanding its QHSE team.
The Senior QHSE Officer will work closely with the QHSE Manager to support quality, safety and environmental outcomes across the workshop, Site-work and project teams.
This is a long-term appointment with hands-on coaching and a structured handover, with the prospect to step into the QHSE Manager role in the future.
Just as important as technical capability is the ability to build robust relationships across the workshop and influence positive safety and quality behaviours.
The Role
Your duties will include:
Support the Integrated Quality Management System, keeping records and registers audit ready
Maintain a visible QHSE presence in the workshop, including safety walks, pre-starts and toolbox talks
Support hazard identification, risk assessments and Safe Operating Procedures
Coordinate incident,



near miss and environmental investigations and follow corrective actions to closure
Plan and conduct internal audits and support external certification, customer and supplier audits
Coordinate Manufacturer Data Reports, traceability records and supplier compliance documentation
Support compliance with ISO ****, ISO *****, ISO *****, AS/NZS **** and ISO ****
Prepare QHSE reports and updates for the QHSE Manager and stakeholders
Guide the QHSE Assistant and act as senior delegate in the QHSE Manager's absence
Support staff training and keep across changes to legislation and standards
About You
Workshop, manufacturing or heavy industry safety experience, with sound knowledge of the WHS Act and Regulations
Exceptional attention to detail and strong observation skills
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence behaviour across the workshop
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Cert IV in Work Health and Safety, or willingness to complete it
Internal or lead auditor and ICAM lead incident investigation training highly regarded, with support available
Experience with integrated management systems and stakeholder management
Ability to stay composed and decisive under pressure
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, with MYOB Exo a bonus
Current First Aid and CPR, and a White Card or willingness to obtain one
A long-term mindset with the ambition to grow into a leadership role
In Return
Clear pathway to the QHSE Manager role
Hands-on coaching and knowledge transfer from an experienced QHSE leader
A structured handover of responsibility as you build capability and confidence
Support to build your auditing and technical capability
Varied work across quality, safety and environment on high-profile projects
Collaborative team in a stable, growing business
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📌 Senior Quality, Health, Safety And Environment (Qhse) Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Perks People Solutions
📍 Adelaide