HSE Officer

Safety Australia Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established organisation

Diverse HSE role across sites

Senior management exposure

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Safety Australia Group in West Melbourne is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer to support five sites across recycling, waste management and transport. You will strengthen HSE performance, lead audits, ensure compliance and foster a proactive safety culture in a multi-site operation.

Ideal candidates have qualifications in OHS or Environmental Management, experience with ISO 45001/14001, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, transport, construction or other high-risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and environmental requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, risk assessments, incidents and audits.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve HSE management systems, policies and procedures.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, safety audits and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with OHS legislation, environmental regs and EPA requirements.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities including waste management and EPA permissions.
• Support heavy vehicle safety and Chain of Responsibility compliance.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Manage risks relating to mobile plant, machinery, vehicles and hazardous materials.
• Coordinate inductions and safety training across sites.
• Assist with ISO 45001, 14001, 9001 and 27001 audits and maintenance.

Skills

HSE qualifications

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing experience

Communication skills

Multi-site travel

Education

OHS/Env Management degree

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Safety Australia Group - West Melbourne VIC

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer

Multi-Site Operations | Waste Management, Recycling & Transport

Exclusively Recruited by Safety Australia Group

An Exciting Opportunity to Make a Real Difference in Workplace Safety

Safety Australia Group (SAG) is proud to be partnering on an exclusive recruitment basis with a well-established and growing organisation operating within the recycling, waste management and transport sectors.

As the client's exclusive recruitment partner, SAG has been engaged to identify and appoint an experienced, motivated and hands-on Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer to support its operations and ongoing commitment to safety and environmental excellence.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proactive HSE professional who enjoys working directly with operational teams, influencing positive safety behaviours and delivering practical improvements across multiple sites.

About the Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining and strengthening the organisation's HSE performance across five operational sites and associated transport activities.

You will work closely with senior management, site managers, supervisors and employees to ensure workplace risks are effectively managed, environmental obligations are met and a positive safety culture is maintained.

The position offers an excellent balance of hands-on operational engagement, safety leadership, regulatory compliance, auditing and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve HSE management systems, policies and procedures.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, safety audits and critical control reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Victorian OHS legislation, environmental regulations and EPA requirements.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities, including waste management, pollution prevention and EPA permissions.
• Support heavy vehicle safety and Chain of Responsibility compliance.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and environmental events, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Manage operational risks associated with mobile plant, machinery, vehicle movements and hazardous materials.
• Coordinate employee and contractor inductions, toolbox talks and safety training.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and annual auditing of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 management systems.
• Maintain HSE reporting, compliance registers and corrective action tracking.
• Partner with operational management to promote a proactive, practical and positive safety culture.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic HSE professional who brings a combination of technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills and a practical approach to managing workplace safety.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous HSE experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, transport, construction or other high-risk operational environments.
• Sound knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and audits.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Understanding of heavy vehicle Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently across multiple sites.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel between operational sites.
• Experience in metal recycling, waste processing, EPA compliance or multi-site operations will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• Join an established and growing organisation operating in an essential industry sector.
• Enjoy a diverse and challenging HSE role across multiple operational environments.
• Work directly with senior management and influence important operational decisions.
• Make a genuine contribution to workplace safety, environmental compliance and organisational performance.
• Be part of an organisation committed to maintaining internationally recognised management systems.
• Attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience.