HSEQ Manager | ISO & Safety Lead, Manufacturing

ACE; Canning; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACE Group, based in Canning Vale, WA, seeks an experienced HSEQ Manager to own the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality function. The role focuses on systems, audits and regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations, reporting to the COO and collaborating with managers and teams to drive safety and quality improvements.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of HSEQ experience in a similar environment, strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, and hands-on risk management

Qualifications

• Senior HSEQ, WHS, OHS role experience
• 5+ years HSEQ in manufacturing/mining/engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS/OHS legislation
• Experience with workers' compensation and return-to-work processes
• Experience with Integrated Management Systems and ISO compliance
• Internal and external audit experience
• Strong incident investigation, risk and corrective action experience
• Hands-on, cross-level collaboration and current driver’s licence

Responsibilities

• Managing and continuously improving HSEQ systems and processes
• Managing ISO compliance, internal audits and external certification audits
• Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation and internal standards
• Managing risk assessments, workplace inspections, incidents and corrective actions
• Owning workers' compensation, injury management and return-to-work processes
• Monitoring and reporting on Safety and Quality performance, trends and risks
• Driving practical HSEQ improvements across operations
• Providing HSEQ reporting to COO and management

Skills

HSEQ management

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HSEQ

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Canning Vale, Western Australia 6155, Australia

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 28 Aug 2026

Description

HSEQ Manager

Canning Vale, WA | Permanent Full-Time

Australian Ceramics Engineering (ACE Group) is a market leader in the supply of wear protection systems, providing clients with complete material handling solutions—including design, fabrication and on-site support—across Australia and internationally.

ACE Group are looking for an experienced HSEQ Manager to join our team at our Canning Vale operations.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an HSEQ professional with genuine heavy fabrication, engineering workshop or OEM machinery experience who understands the risks involved in a busy operational environment.

Ideally, you’ll have experience working around welding and hot works, grinding, cranes and lifting, plasma/laser cutting and heavy workshop machinery, along with a strong background in setting up, implementing and improving practical HSEQ and safety systems.

The Role

· Managing and continuously improving the organisation's HSEQ systems and processes

· Managing ISO compliance, internal audits and external certification audits

· Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, regulatory requirements and internal standards

· Managing risk assessments, workplace inspections, incidents and corrective actions

· Owning workers' compensation, injury management and return-to-work processes

· Monitoring and reporting on Safety and Quality performance, trends and emerging risks

· Driving practical HSEQ improvements across operational areas

· Providing HSEQ advice and reporting to the COO and management team

About You

· Demonstrated experience in a senior HSEQ, WHS, OHS, Safety or HSEQ management role, along with relevant tertiary qualifications.

· 5+ years' HSEQ experience - ideally, you’ll have experience working around hot works (welding, grinding etc.), cranes and lifting, plasma/laser cutting and heavy workshop machinery.

· Strong knowledge of Australian WHS/OHS legislation

· Workers' compensation and return-to-work experience

· Experience with Integrated Management Systems and ISO compliance

· Internal and external audit experience

· Strong incident investigation, risk and corrective action experience

· A practical, hands-on approach and confidence working across all levels of a business

· Current driver's licence

Apply Now

If you're an experienced HSEQ professional who enjoys taking ownership of the function and driving practical improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through SEEK to join ACE Group.