HSE Manager - Penrith Site Safety & Compliance

Sonder Executive; Penrith; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonder Executive is seeking an experienced HSE leader for our Penrith manufacturing site in Australia. You’ll drive safety culture, manage risk and enhance environmental performance across the site.

You will report to the Site Manager and partner with leaders and frontline teams to deliver site HSE plans, lead investigations and audits, and coach teams to build capability and accountability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years safety experience in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Qualifications in OHS, HSE, Science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS/OHS legislation and workers’ compensation.
• Experience with safety systems, risk management, incident investigations and audits.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver site HSE plans aligned with business objectives.
• Champion a proactive “Never Walk By” safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and management systems.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and compliance reporting.
• Support injury management, return-to-work and workers’ compensation.
• Coach leaders and teams to build HSE capability and accountability.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Incident investigations

Coaching & training

Education

OHS/HSE qualification

Job description

Sonder Executive is seeking an experienced HSE leader for our Penrith manufacturing site in Australia. You’ll drive safety culture, manage risk and enhance environmental performance across the site.

You will report to the Site Manager and partner with leaders and frontline teams to deliver site HSE plans, lead investigations and audits, and coach teams to build capability and accountability.