Group HSEQ Manager

Ecodynamics; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ecoDynamics Group is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager to lead the HSEQ function across the organisation. The role focuses on building a strong safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environment and quality throughout the business.

The successful candidate will own HSEQ systems, compliance, risk management, incident investigations, auditing and return-to-work processes while

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6+ years' experience in an HSEQ management or senior HSEQ advisory role.
• Certificate IV in WHS (or equivalent) at minimum Cert IV level.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience maintaining integrated HSEQ management systems and conducting audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a proactive safety culture across the organisation.
• Own and manage HSEQ systems, compliance, risk management and investigations.
• Conduct internal HSEQ audits and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of WHS legislation and standards.
• Collaborate with management, employees, clients and suppliers to achieve HSEQ goals.
• Support continuous improvement and ESG objectives.

Skills

HSEQ management

Audits

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

WHS regulations

Stakeholder management

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) or equivalent

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

ecoDynamics Group is a leader in delivering innovative landscape solutions, services, and products across Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales. Committed to sustainability and excellence, we strive to be the national partner of choice in developing landscape solutions. Our operations span a diverse range of vehicles, mobile plant, and earthmoving equipment to meet the complex needs of our industry.

The Health, Safety, Quality and Environment Manager is responsible for providing positive leadership and promoting the adoption of best practice in HSEQ systems and procedures. The role covers the ecoDynamics Group of Companies.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSEQ Manager to lead and drive our Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) function across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSEQ professional who is passionate about building a strong safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environment and quality are maintained throughout the business.

The successful candidate will take ownership of HSEQ systems, compliance, risk management, incident investigations, auditing and return-to-work processes while working closely with management, employees, clients and suppliers.

This role offers a balanced 50/50 split between office-based work and on-site operations. The successful candidate must be comfortable working both in an office environment and attending operational sites to engage with teams, conduct inspections and audits, participate in safety conversations and provide hands-on HSEQ support.

A strong on-site presence is essential to building relationships, driving safety behaviours and ensuring HSEQ standards are consistently maintained across the business.

Reporting to our Group Fleet and Asset Manager:

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Leadership & Culture

Take ownership of your own safety and the safety of others.

Lead and participate in effective safety conversations with team members to identify hazards and ensure risks are eliminated or appropriately controlled.

Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organisation.

Ensure all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and followed up with appropriate corrective actions.

Drive continuous improvement through lessons learnt and preventative initiatives.

Support the organisation's ongoing B Corp certification, compliance and continuous improvement commitments.

Assist in implementing and maintaining initiatives aligned with B Corp standards and the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives.

2. Relationship Building

Develop and maintain proactive, professional relationships with colleagues across all levels of the business.

Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with clients, suppliers and external stakeholders.

Work collaboratively with Business Unit Managers and operational teams to support HSEQ objectives.

3. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

Promote HSEQ achievements and performance throughout the organisation.

Maintain the company's independent certification and compliance against relevant management system standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Develop, implement, review and communicate HSEQ policies, procedures and management systems.

Manage the implementation of HSEQ goals, objectives and improvement initiatives.

Conduct internal HSEQ audits, report findings and monitor outcomes.

Issue, manage and document corrective actions, ensuring timely close-out.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.

Analyse incident and injury data, conduct investigations and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.

Develop and implement risk control measures to minimise workplace incidents and injuries.

Support business units through the review of project-specific HSEQ plans, providing practical advice and recommendations.

Identify HSEQ training requirements and coordinate with Business Unit Managers to ensure appropriate training is delivered

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

A minimum of 6+ years' experience in an HSEQ management or senior HSEQ advisory role.

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) or equivalent qualification (minimum Cert IV level).

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining integrated HSEQ management systems.

Experience conducting audits, incident investigations, risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.

Strong understanding of relevant WHS legislation, regulations, Australian Standards and codes of practice.

Experience managing workers' compensation and return-to-work processes.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

The ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organisation.