Compliance and Safety Manager

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brisbane-based role

Regular travel to sites

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment leader to drive HSE strategy across multiple sites in Brisbane. You will champion a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance, and lead continuous improvement of HSE systems in a growing organisation.

You will mentor operations leaders, oversee audits and investigations, manage ISO frameworks, and provide insightful HSE reporting.

Qualifications

• Senior HSE experience in multi-site environments within related industries.
• Proficient in audits, ISO management systems, and risk controls.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the HSE Management System.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Manage ISO management systems and accreditation frameworks.
• Lead audits and drive corrective actions.
• Promote leading HSE practices across operations.
• Oversee incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Coach and develop HSE personnel and site leaders.
• Prepare HSE reports for senior leadership.
• Foster a hands-on safety culture that supports performance.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Audits & investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety

Job description

Are you an experienced Health, Safety and Environment professional looking for an opportunity to influence safety culture, support operational leaders and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation?

About the Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for leading the Health, Safety and Environment function across multiple sites. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance, enhancing HSE systems, supporting operational teams and fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of the HSE Management System.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant WHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Managing and maintaining ISO management systems and accreditation frameworks.
• Leading internal, external and regulatory audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and completed.
• Driving best practice HSE standards across operational environments
• Managing incident investigations, risk assessments and injury management processes.
• Building, mentoring and developing HSE personnel and operational leaders.
• Preparing HSE reports and providing insights to senior leadership.
• Promoting a practical, hands-on approach to safety that supports both operational performance and continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HSE professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical and collaborative leadership style. You will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels and working closely with operational teams to achieve positive safety outcomes.

You Will Bring

• 4+ years' experience in a senior HSE position within construction, mining, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading HSE functions across multiple sites or business units.
• Experience managing ISO management systems and accreditation requirements.
• A strong understanding of audit processes, compliance frameworks and risk management practices.
• Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to influence HSE strategy and make a genuine impact within a growing organisation.
• Autonomous leadership role with strong executive support.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Join a well-established business with a strong operational footprint.
• Brisbane-based role with regular travel across operational sites.
• Supportive leadership team and long-term career development opportunities.