HS&E Leader, Multi-Site Manufacturing & Compliance

Lactalis Australia; Nambour; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Global market-leading organisation

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment leader to oversee performance across three sites in Nambour, Darwin and Richlands. You will partner with site leadership to foster a proactive safety culture, manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations.

You will influence leaders, coach teams and deliver practical outcomes in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven senior HS&E experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and environmental compliance.
• Experience across multiple sites and with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based Health, Safety and Environment plans aligned to national strategy.
• Partner with Site Leadership Teams to embed a safety-first culture and drive improvements.
• Provide expert advice on HS&E legislation and compliance requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments and root-cause analysis.
• Drive corrective actions and sustainable improvements across sites.
• Monitor and report HS&E performance metrics and trends.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Support environmental management initiatives and site sustainability goals.
• Develop and deliver engaging HS&E training for leaders, employees and contractors.
• Manage workers compensation and injury management with operational leaders.
• Build relationships with regulators and site management.

Skills

Work Health & Safety

Environmental Management

Risk management

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership coaching

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety or Environmental Management

Tools

Job description

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment leader to oversee performance across three sites in Nambour, Darwin and Richlands. You will partner with site leadership to foster a proactive safety culture, manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations.

You will influence leaders, coach teams and deliver practical outcomes in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement.