HSE Program Manager – Defence Naval Sustainment

Babcock; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policies

Wellbeing and parental leave

Defence reservist leave

beRewarded discounts

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking an experienced Program HSE Manager in Henderson, WA, to lead SH&E across a flagship Royal Australian Navy sustainment program. You will drive safety culture, regulatory compliance and risk management while guiding a high‑performing HSE team.

This permanent full‑time role requires citizenship with Defence clearance, relevant HSEQ qualifications, and the ability to influence across senior leaders, contractors and frontline staff in a critical defence environment.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship with Defence security clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Safety and Environment or Occupational Health and Safety disciplines.
• Safety Investigation qualifications such as ICAM.
• Lead Auditor qualification ISO9001 and 45001 with internal and supplier audits experience.
• Previous experience in a HSEQ management position, preferably in Defence or high‑risk industries.
• Experience conducting operational safety audits, safety investigations and reviewing Hazard and Safety Occurrence Reports.
• Strong knowledge of WH&S legislation and Operational Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and continuous improvement of SH&E across a complex marine program.
• Drive a strong safety culture with senior leaders, customers and frontline teams.
• Ensure regulatory and organisational compliance and provide strategic risk leadership.
• Oversee risk management, incident investigations, audits, and training initiatives.
• Develop and lead a high‑performing HSE team and influence safety outcomes program‑wide.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Incident investigations

Audits

WH&S legislation

Operational risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Health, Safety and Environment or Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Babcock Australasia is seeking an experienced Program HSE Manager in Henderson, WA, to lead SH&E across a flagship Royal Australian Navy sustainment program. You will drive safety culture, regulatory compliance and risk management while guiding a high‑performing HSE team.

This permanent full‑time role requires citizenship with Defence clearance, relevant HSEQ qualifications, and the ability to influence across senior leaders, contractors and frontline staff in a critical defence environment.