HSE Manager Mission and Support Systems

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start/finish times

Hybrid office/home working

Wellbeing leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Babcock Australasia seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental excellence across Defence and mission-critical programs in Adelaide. You will report to the MSS Managing Director with a dotted line to the Head of HSEQ, shaping HSE strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance in a complex operational setting.

You will steer risk management, incident prevention and continuous improvement while partnering with Program Managers and leaders to foster a proactive safety

Qualifications

• Senior safety leadership experience in regulated industries.
• Experience leading audits and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 and WHS legislation.
• Proven ability to develop comprehensive HSE plans and safe working procedures.
• Australian Defence security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of HSE strategies and initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on risk management, compliance and incident prevention.
• Partner with Program Managers and operations to embed a proactive safety culture.
• Drive safety performance across Defence and mission-critical programs.

Skills

Senior safety leadership

Audits & investigations

HSE planning

ISO 45001 knowledge

WHS compliance

Security clearance

Job description

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HSE Manager Mission and Support Systems

Location: Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

• A fantastic next step to grow your leadership career.
• Play a key role in ensuring everyone goes Home Safe Every Day.
• Take the next step in your career with increased strategic and operational impact.

About the role

Are you an experienced HSE leader looking for an opportunity to influence safety performance across complex Defence and mission-critical programs?

We are seeking a highly motivated HSE Manager to support our Mission & Support Systems (M&SS) Business Unit. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, M&SS, with a dotted line to the Head of HSEQ, this is a key leadership role responsible for driving health, safety and environmental excellence across a diverse and dynamic operational environment.

As the HSE Manager, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HSE strategies, frameworks and initiatives that support safe, compliant and high-performing operations. Partnering closely with Program Managers, operational leaders, HSE Advisors and the broader HSEQ team, you will provide expert guidance on risk management, legislative compliance, assurance activities and incident prevention while fostering a strong, positive safety culture.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact by shaping HSE performance across the business, influencing stakeholders at all levels and supporting strategic objectives within a complex Defence and mission support environment. You will play a pivotal role in embedding a proactive and learning-focused approach to health, safety and environmental management while championing continuous improvement and operational excellence.

We're looking for a collaborative and influential leader with strong HSE experience, a passion for improving workplace safety, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.

If you're ready to take the next step in your HSE leadership career and join a team committed to ensuring everyone goes Home Safe Every Day, we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful, you will bring

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Experience as a senior safety advisor or safety manager within construction industry, mining, oil and gas, Defence, or highly regulated industry.
• Experience leading audits and investigations.
• Sound knowledge of AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018, WHS legislation and standards relevant to the M&SS BU activities.
• Experience in the development of comprehensive HSE plans and safe working procedures.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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