HSE & Capability Lead

Programmed GO; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop and phone

Safety/PPE allowance

New steel-cap safety footwear every 12

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Programmed GO is seeking an experienced HSE & Capability Lead for a hands-on, site-based role at a major automated distribution facility in Ipswich. You will own the WHS management system, drive safety leadership, training and capability development across a highly technical operation.

Key responsibilities include risk assessment reviews, safety controls, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance with ISO 45001.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or automated logistics environments.
• Ability to review risk assessments and safety controls.
• Experience with Return to Work and injury management.
• Proven incident investigation experience (ICAM or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the site's WHS management system.
• Review risk assessments, SWMS and safety controls.
• Provide safety leadership across high‑risk work and automation.
• Conduct regular floor walks, inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Develop safety procedures, work instructions and toolbox talks.
• Deliver safety training and support competency sign-offs.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Manage injury, Return to Work and WorkCover processes.
• Monitor safety KPIs including TRIFR and near‑miss trends.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and ISO 45001 compliance.

Skills

WHS/HSE experience

Risk assessments

Incident investigation

Safety training

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Cert IV in WHS/HSE or equivalent

Job description

HSE & Capability Lead

Ipswich | $110,000 - $120,000 + Super | Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced HSE & Capability Lead to join a global specialist in automated distribution and logistics systems.

Based at a large-scale automated distribution facility in Ipswich, this is a hands-on, site-based role focused on safety leadership, compliance, training and capability development across a highly technical operation.

The Role

You will take ownership of the site's WHS management system while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Team Leaders, contractors and other key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and improving the site's WHS management system
• Reviewing risk assessments, SWMS and safety controls
• Providing safety leadership across high-risk work including isolation, permit to work, working at heights and automated machinery
• Conducting regular floor walks, inspections, audits and workplace risk assessments
• Developing safety procedures, work instructions and toolbox talks
• Delivering safety training and supporting competency sign-offs
• Leading incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Managing injury, Return to Work and WorkCover processes
• Monitoring safety KPIs including TRIFR and near-miss trends
• Managing corrective actions and contractor safety documentation
• Maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting ISO 45001 compliance
• Supporting employee capability, upskilling and development

About You

You will be an experienced HSE/WHS professional with a background in manufacturing, FMCG, automated logistics or a similar operational environment.

You will ideally have:

• Cert IV in WHS/HSE or equivalent
• Experience with risk assessments, safety systems and high-risk work
• Return to Work and injury management experience
• ICAM or similar incident investigation experience
• Experience delivering safety training and building capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices and hold teams accountable
• A practical, hands-on approach to workplace safety

TAE, Return to Work, Confined Spaces and Working at Heights qualifications are desirable, but some can be obtained after commencement.

What's On Offer

• $110,000 - $120,000 + super
• Permanent position based in Ipswich
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:06pm
• Interstate and potential international training opportunities
• Company laptop and phone
• Safety/PPE allowance
• New steel-cap safety footwear every 12 months
• Ongoing professional development
• Overtime managed through TOIL

Some flexibility will be required for occasional shifts, weekends and public holidays to meet operational requirements.

This is a great opportunity for an HSE professional who enjoys being on the floor, working with people and making a practical impact on safety and capability within a highly automated environment.