HSE Manager: Hands-on Safety & Compliance Leader

NSW Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health seeks an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of HSE systems within an engineering environment. The role requires hands-on interaction with frontline teams, strong collaboration with leadership, and translating legislative requirements into practical safety outcomes.

You will drive risk assessment, audits, training, and incident investigations while establishing safety committees and monitoring performance indicators to

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining HSE management systems (ISO 45001).
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace risk assessments, safety audits and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Coordinate safety training, inductions, toolbox talks and employee education programs.
• Establish and facilitate a monthly safety committee with representation from management and workshop employees.
• Monitor and report on leading and lagging safety indicators to identify trends and areas needing attention.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies and customers on HSE compliance matters.
• Maintain emergency response plans, coordinate drills and oversee chemical approval processes.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in OHS or related

Tools

HSE software

Job description

NSW Health seeks an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of HSE systems within an engineering environment. The role requires hands-on interaction with frontline teams, strong collaboration with leadership, and translating legislative requirements into practical safety outcomes.

You will drive risk assessment, audits, training, and incident investigations while establishing safety committees and monitoring performance indicators to