HSES Manager

Prestwick Aerosystems; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking a senior HSES leader to oversee safety, health and environmental activities across offices and manufacturing sites in Australia and New Zealand. You will develop safety platforms, maintain legal and regulatory compliance, and drive a culture of proactive safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive experience in HSES leadership, knowledge of ISO 45001/14001, and the ability to influence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or Masters’ Degree in HSE, manufacturing, engineering, or technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years’ relevant experience in a HSE leadership role with a demonstrated understanding of legislative and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership with ability to influence managers, operational leaders and frontline employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of HSES activities for all office locations and manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement safety initiatives aligned to the company’s strategic goals.
• Lead proactive safety culture and drive cross-functional engagement and safety KPIs.
• Lead Risk Assessment and own HSES roles in all MOC activities.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Reporting tools

SHE practices

Chemical manufacturing

Travel willingness

Education

Postgraduate/Master's in HSE/Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

HSES management systems

Incident reporting systems

Audit platforms

Data gathering tools

Job description

Your Role Objective: lead, coach and develop HSES values and build capability across the wider organization. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence managers, operational leaders and frontline employees. Proven ability to build a proactive safety culture, moving beyond compliance to visible safety leadership and employee ownership. High level of integrity, accountability and personal commitment to HSES excellence. Strong knowledge of HSES Management Systems and standards, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day management of HSES activities for all office locations as well as manufacturing sites including developing and implementing safety initiatives and ensuring the highest safety standards are met and are aligned to the Company’s strategic goals. Supporting and leading proactive safety culture within the business. Develop Safety, Health and Environment platforms and manage to best practice standards. Maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant legal, regulatory and company HSES requirements. Be the active driver in providing process improvements which encourage cross functional engagement and drives customer satisfaction and a safety culture. Lead Risk Assessment, and own HSES roles in all MOC activities.

Your Profile

• Strong Microsoft Office capability, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis/reporting tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SHE practices including statutory compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge/experience in chemical manufacturing / distribution / manufacturing industry or similar fields advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Australia and New Zealand as required.

Experience

• Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization and project management skills.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused and able to operate effectively in a changing business environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining HSES KPIs, dashboards and management reports for senior leadership and regional/global stakeholders.
• Experience with HSES management systems, incident reporting systems and audit platforms, including data gathering.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and chemical process safety principles. Food Industry knowledge advantageous.

Education

• Tertiary qualifications - postgraduate or Masters’ Degree in HSE, manufacturing, engineering, or technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years’ relevant experience in a HSE leadership role with a demonstrated understanding of legislative and compliance requirements
• Experience in leading multi-faceted business improvement projects and experience in implementing continuous improvement methodologies and tools.

Our Offer

• Competitive and fair salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Professional development opportunities

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic.

We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag TA Team

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com