HSE Manager, Dangerous Goods & Risk Governance

SQP HR Recruitment Business Consultants; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SQP HR Recruitment Business Consultants is assisting a well-established Melbourne client to recruit an HSE Manager with Dangerous Goods experience. The role focuses on building a practical and sustainable HSE management system, strengthening governance and compliance, and fostering a positive safety culture across operations.

You will partner with leadership to manage risk, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with Australian WHS and sustainability requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated HSE leadership experience.
• Experience in a Dangerous Goods Environment is a non negotiable
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS and sustainability legislation and practices.
• Experience implementing or improving HSE management systems.
• Exposure to psychosocial hazard management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and embed the client's HSE Management System across the organisation.
• Enhance risk management and incident reporting processes.
• Drive compliance with WHS legislation and psychosocial risk obligations.
• Support environmental and sustainability reporting requirements.
• Develop practical policies, procedures and operational controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and HSE maturity across the business.

Skills

HSE leadership

Dangerous Goods experience

WHS compliance

Risk management

Incident investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Governance and policy development

ISO 45001/ISO 14001 familiarity

Sustainability reporting

ERP/SAP exposure

Tools

ERP/SAP systems

Job description

HSE Manager with Dangerous Goods Experience

SQP HR Recruitment Business Consultants – Melbourne VIC

My client is a well-established company with a commitment to safety and the well beign of all its employees. We're seeking an experienced HSE Manager with experience in Dangerous Goods.

You'll take existing foundations, bring them together into a practical and sustainable HSE management system, strengthen governance and compliance, and help foster a positive safety culture that supports our people, customers and operations.

If you're someone who enjoys building, influencing and creating lasting impact, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

The Opportunity

Reporting to one of the Directors, you'll work across the organisation to strengthen health, safety and environmental practices while supporting leaders to manage risk effectively.

This is a hands-on role that combines strategy and delivery. You'll partner with stakeholders across the business to build capability, improve compliance, implement governance structures and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key areas of focus include:

Building and embedding our client HSE Management System

Strengthening risk management and incident reporting processes

Driving compliance with WHS legislation and psychosocial risk obligations

Supporting environmental and sustainability reporting requirements

Developing practical policies, procedures and operational controls

Contributing to continuous improvement and organisational HSE maturity

About You

You're a pragmatic HSE professional who knows how to balance compliance requirements with operational realities.

You build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders effectively and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver meaningful outcomes.

You'll bring:

Demonstrated HSE leadership experience

Experience in a Dangerous Goods Environment is a non negotiable

Strong knowledge of Australian WHS and sustainability legislation and contemporary safety practices

Experience implementing or improving HSE management systems

Expertise in risk management, incident investigations and corrective actions

Exposure to psychosocial hazard management

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

A practical, solutions-focused approach

SAP or similar ERP systems will be highly regarded.

Experience within manufacturing or other operationally focused environments will be highly regarded.

Exposure to ISO 45001/ISO 14001, internal auditing, environmental compliance or sustainability reporting will be advantageous.

Make an Impact

You'll have the opportunity to build capability, influence culture, establish meaningful governance and help create a safer, stronger and more sustainable future for our people, customers and communities.

If you're motivated by creating practical solutions, driving continuous improvement and making a lasting organisational impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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