HSE Operations Lead – High-Risk Site Safety

Thales Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical Insurance

Novated Lease options

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking an experienced HSE Operations Manager to lead the Health, Safety and Environment delivery across the Above Water System Segment. The role is based at Garden Island, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, with oversight of a high-risk environment and partnerships with senior leaders to drive safety performance.

Reporting to the Head of HSE, you will manage a small team of HSE professionals, conduct critical risk initiatives, oversee investigations, and promote a culture of safety and

Qualifications

• Significant senior HSE leadership experience in a complex, high-risk environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing HSE teams.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation.
• Experience with critical risk management, investigations and assurance programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of HSE professionals.
• Partner with operational and project leaders to improve safety outcomes.
• Drive critical risk management and assurance activities across the site.
• Oversee incident investigations and ensure meaningful corrective actions.
• Lead workforce consultation, engagement and safety culture initiatives.
• Manage regulatory and customer HSE requirements, including Comcare engagement.
• Deliver insights on HSE performance, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Incident investigations

WHS knowledge

Team development

Effective communication

Education

WHS/Engineering/Environmental Science degree

Job description

Thales Group is seeking an experienced HSE Operations Manager to lead the Health, Safety and Environment delivery across the Above Water System Segment. The role is based at Garden Island, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, with oversight of a high-risk environment and partnerships with senior leaders to drive safety performance.

Reporting to the Head of HSE, you will manage a small team of HSE professionals, conduct critical risk initiatives, oversee investigations, and promote a culture of safety and