HSEQ Manager

Napean Conveyors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Safety-focused environment

Global organisation with local roots

Job summary

PROK Conveyor Components in Ingleburn, NSW, invites an experienced HSEQ Manager to lead health, safety, environment and quality initiatives across the site. You will develop and execute the site HSEQ strategy, drive audits, and partner with operations to improve systems and product quality.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will ensure compliance with legislation, manage risk, and foster a collaborative, safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary WHS qualifications required and QA certifications preferred.
• Minimum five years in an HSEQ role within manufacturing.
• Return-to-Work certification with practical RTW management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site HSEQ strategy and policies.
• Lead quality and safety audits, drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and standards.
• Provide guidance to operations on WHS, QA and environment.
• Monitor quality metrics and report insights to senior management.
• Foster a safe, collaborative and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Shape HSEQ strategy at PROK’s Ingleburn manufacturing site.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality and compliance.
• Report directly to the General Manager and partner with operations.

About Us

PROK Conveyor Components is Australia’s largest manufacturer of conveyor components, delivering high-quality pulleys, idlers, and rollers to the mining and materials handling industries. With over 130 years of engineering excellence and as part of the global NEPEAN group, we operate across 20+ countries with more than 2,000 employees worldwide.

Our success is built on the expertise and commitment of our people and we foster a collaborative, innovative environment where continuous improvement is encouraged and long-term careers are supported.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on HSEQ Manager to join our team in Ingleburn, NSW. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead health, safety, environment and quality initiatives across the site, ensuring our policies, practices and procedures meet legislative requirements and support best practice.

This role is ideal for an experienced HSEQ professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys combining strategic direction with practical, on-site involvement. You will develop and execute the site’s HSEQ strategy, drive safety and quality audits, and work closely with the operations team to improve systems, product quality and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site’s HSEQ strategy, policies and procedures in line with legislative requirements and best practice
• Provide leadership and guidance to the operations team on quality assurance, work health and safety, and environmental compliance
• Conduct end-to-end quality audits and safety audits, identifying improvements and driving corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and quality management systems
• Define and monitor key quality metrics, providing regular reports and actionable insights to senior management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality testing objectives, requirements and timelines
• Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard inspections, determine corrective actions and monitor their completion
• Develop and maintain safe and healthy working conditions for employees, contractors and site visitors
• Lead site WHS and environmental meetings to support consultation, awareness and safe work practices
• Manage the Return-to-Work Program and support employees returning to the workplace
• Represent PROK in community and industry safety groups and programs
• Continuously assess and improve quality assurance processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and product quality

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety
• Quality Assurance certifications and experience conducting end-to-end quality audits
• A minimum of five years’ experience in an HSEQ position
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and environments
• Return-to-Work certification with practical experience managing employees’ return to work

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach
• Strong knowledge of current health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and the ability to strategically evaluate and solve complex problems
• An understanding of organisational development and the ability to support continuous improvement
• Persistence, adaptability and flexibility, with a working approach aligned with PROK’s values
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general systems

Why Join PROK?

• Be part of a global organisation with strong local roots
• Work in a supportive, safety-focused environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development of improvements in workplace safety and operations

If you’re ready to lead HSEQ initiatives and make a real impact across safety, quality and operational improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

NEPEAN is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, and people with disabilities.