Head of Health, Safety & Environment, Australasia

Location: Norwest, NSW, Australia

Job Details: Hybrid | Permanent

Are you looking to accelerate your professional development, build a brilliant career, and thrive in a highly supportive team? Join Inchcape Inchcape Australia, part of Inchcape’s global network.

Our Health, Safety & Environment team is seeking a Head of HSE, Australasia to lead our HSE agenda across Australia and New Zealand.

This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape HSE culture across a diverse portfolio. You'll lead and develop a team of HSE professionals, partner closely with senior leaders and provide clear direction on HSE priorities, risks and opportunities across the region.

You'll combine strategic HSE leadership with a hands-on approach, regularly engaging with sites and operational leaders, identifying risks and personally working through practical solutions. You'll also lead workers compensation and return-to-work programs, helping drive strong outcomes for our people and business.

What you'll do:

- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of HSE professionals.

- Partner with senior leaders to shape HSE priorities and strengthen safety culture.

- Be a trusted HSE partner to the senior leadership team, providing clear and timely advice.

- Maintain and strengthen HSE systems, programs and standards across the region.

- Lead workers compensation and return-to-work programs and drive improved outcomes.

- Conduct site reviews, identify risks and work directly with leaders to implement practical solutions.





- Monitor HSE performance and provide meaningful insights and updates to senior leadership.

- Maintain a visible presence across our operations through regular site engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

- A hands-on HSE leader with a strong track record of leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.

- Proven ability to operate across complex, high-pressure, multi-site environments and prioritise competing risks and business needs.

- Strong capability in workers compensation, return-to-work programs and processes, and psychosocial risk management.

- Sound knowledge of Australian HSE legislation and ISO 45001 safety management systems.

- A confident communicator who can influence senior leaders and build robust relationships at site level.

- Tertiary qualified in health and safety or a related discipline.

- Comfortable travelling interstate approximately quarterly and to New Zealand as required.

We offer you

- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible work practices.

- Learning & Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities.

- Additional Leave Benefits: Annual Wellbeing Leave Day and Volunteering Leave Day.

- Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate individual and team success.

- Employee Benefits: Access vehicle purchase discounts,



company car rental benefits and more.

Start your journey

Worried that you don't meet all the criteria exactly? We encourage you to apply! Your skills and perspectives may be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within our business.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed.

Click here to learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 38 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We're a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow.

Find out more visit www.inchcape.com.

Inchcape Australasia employs over 1,300 team members across Australia and New Zealand. Our portfolio includes vehicle distribution for world-renowned brands, market-leading fulfilment solutions, exceptional retail experiences and tailored financial services.

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.

📌 Head of Health, Safety & Environment, Australasia (Norwest)
🏢 Inchcape Australia
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