HSEQ/HR Manager

Adelaide Aspire; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelaide Aspire is seeking a strategic HSEQ and HR leader to oversee continuous improvement across the organisation. The role drives health, safety, environment, quality and HR management systems, and directs audits, investigations and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.

Travel to sites around Australia is required, working closely with senior management to support HSEQ and HR functions and to build strong relationships with staff at all levels.

Qualifications

• WHS, environmental science, human resources or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Knowledge of HSEQ management systems, hazard & risk management, HSEQ audits, incident investigation, management of change, HSEQ training, crisis & emergency management protocols and ISO Standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
• Working knowledge of HR legislation and upcoming changes, including Award interpretation and application.
• Experience with recruitment in the logistics or similar sector.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct complex audits, investigations and inspections in the logistics industry.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, processes and controls.
• Travel to sites around Australia and work with senior management to support HSEQ and HR functions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal staff at all levels.
• Report to the Managing Director and balance strategic and operational duties.

Skills

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Education

WHS / environmental science / HR or related qualification

Tools

HSEQ management system

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

Our client was established in South Australia in 2007 to provide excellent, efficient, prompt, and secure global and national freight, shipping, and logistics services, with operations serving clients across the Government, Medical, Defence, Oil and Gas, and Mining sectors. With over 70 years of combined industry experience, they pride themselves on building a solid reputation. They have a proven track record for delivering compliant, cost-effective, innovative and customised transport logistics solutions. They believe in building long‑term relationships, and they have the resources to deliver continued and trusted freight and logistics services to businesses.

Due to their recent expansion, this role will oversee and drive continual improvement in health, safety, environment, quality, and HR across the organisation, ensuring effective HSEQ and HR management systems are in place across all divisions.

This role undertakes and directs complex and diverse audits, investigations and inspections unique to the logistics and transport industry and ensures compliance with the applicable legislation, regulations, processes and controls.

With travel required to their sites around Australia, you will work closely with senior management to support the HSEQ and HR functions across the business while developing and maintaining relationships with internal staff at all levels.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this role is both strategic and operational and requires a demonstrated working knowledge and credentials in;

• WHS, environmental science, human resources, or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Knowledge of HSEQ management system, hazard & risk management, HSEQ audits, incident investigation, management of change, HSEQ training, crisis & emergency management protocols and ISO Standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
• Working knowledge of HR legislation and upcoming changes, including Award interpretation and application.
• Experience with recruitment in the logistics or similar sector.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.