Head of HSEQ

COS; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid workplace

Annual employee incentive scheme

Reward and recognition programs

Professional development

Job summary

COS is seeking a Head of HSEQ to set and lead the strategic direction of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across the organisation. You will partner with the Executive Team to embed HSEQ into operations, strengthen governance and safety leadership, and drive continuous improvement across multiple sites.

Based in Australia, this role offers a flexible hybrid workplace with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and ISO standards, plus development opportunities in a growing company that

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop safety leadership across multi-site operations.
• Embed HSEQ into business decisions and governance structures.
• Experience with ISO management systems and WHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organisation’s HSEQ strategy aligned with growth.
• Establish governance frameworks for WHS compliance, environmental regs and quality standards.
• Drive Safety Leadership across operational and leadership teams.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Education

WH&S qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students healthy, safe and productive by providing products. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of total revenue to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.

About The Role

The Head of HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality) will be responsible for setting and leading the strategic direction of HSEQ across COS. This role partners closely with COS leaders and the Executive Team to strengthen governance, build safety leadership capability and ensure strong HSEQ outcomes are consistently achieved. You will play a key role in fostering a high-performance, safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and embedding HSEQ into business operations and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organisation’s HSEQ strategy, aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks to support compliance with WHS legislation, environmental regulations and quality standards.
• Drive a strong Safety Leadership culture, building HSEQ capability and accountability across operational and leadership teams.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk management, including hazard identification, critical risk controls and assurance processes.
• Oversee incident management and investigations, including root cause analysis and the implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of integrated management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• Lead internal and external audit programs and ensure ongoing audit and certification readiness.
• Monitor and analyse HSEQ performance, trends and risks, providing meaningful insights to the Executive Team where required.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety, environmental performance and quality outcomes

About You

• Relevant qualifications in Work Health & Safety, HSEQ or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to develop safety leadership capability and embed accountability for HSEQ outcomes across operational and leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with integrated management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• Extensive experience in incident management and investigation, including root cause analysis and the implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience monitoring HSEQ performance metrics, trends and risks and translating insights into practical improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including at senior leadership level.
• A strategic and collaborative approach, with the ability to translate HSEQ strategy into practical business outcomes.
• Experience within logistics, warehousing or a multi-site operational environment will be highly regarded.

Benefits Of Working With COS

• Flexible hybrid workplace
• Annual employee incentive scheme
• Generous Reward and Recognition programs
• Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Modern onsite gym
• Access to free Mental Health programs
• Birthday, Paid Parental Leave and Purchase Leave available
• Convenient location with free onsite parking
• Employee discounts on full product range
• Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
• Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available

More About COS

When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family. Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.

Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.

Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business. With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!

COS can offer you not just a job but a career.