Executive HSE Director - Strategy, Risk & Board Reporting

Design & Build Recruitment; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is a well-established WA business in civil & mining seeking a senior HSE Manager to own the HSE function and drive best-in-class safety across the organisation.

You will report to the Directors and Board, lead a small team, and develop the overall HSE strategy with travel to Pilbara monthly to support regional operations.

Requires 10+ years' experience, strong incident investigation, WHS knowledge, and credibility to influence senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in senior HSE roles within high-risk industries.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and workers compensation.
• Proven ability to influence at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE function and a small team of two direct reports.
• Develop and drive the overall HSE strategy and continuous improvement.
• Report to the Directors and Board on HSE performance, risks, trends and KPIs.
• Manage workers compensation, injury management and complex case management.
• Liaise with insurers, doctors and other stakeholders through to final settlement.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage HSE systems, legislation, quality and compliance.
• Monitor ICAM/ICAMS, reporting, statistics and safety rates.
• Work closely with HR on workers comp and complex employee matters.
• Provide high-level HSE advice and challenge senior leadership where required.
• Travel to the Pilbara approximately once a month to support regional operations

Skills

HSE management

ICAM/ICAMS

Incident investigation

Board reporting

Strategic leadership

Tools

HSE systems

WH&S legislation

Job description

Our client is a well-established WA business in civil & mining seeking a senior HSE Manager to own the HSE function and drive best-in-class safety across the organisation.

You will report to the Directors and Board, lead a small team, and develop the overall HSE strategy with travel to Pilbara monthly to support regional operations.

Requires 10+ years' experience, strong incident investigation, WHS knowledge, and credibility to influence senior leadership.