Manager HSE

Manpower Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support Australia-wide

Career development and progression

Executive-level visibility

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Adelaide is recruiting a Manager Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to lead a high‑risk, critical infrastructure portfolio. You will shape strategy, govern HSE programs, drive risk management, and elevate safety performance across the organisation with executive visibility and a focus on continuity and resilience.

Relocation support is available Australia‑wide and you will lead a team of specialists, partner with senior leaders, and drive targeted improvements in governance,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior HSE leadership experience in high-risk industries such as energy, utilities or heavy industry.
• Postgraduate qualifications in WHS, risk or related discipline are viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously enhance the organisation's Health, Safety & Environmental operating model.
• Provide leadership across safety governance, assurance, business continuity, emergency management and incident investigation.
• Drive the development and maturity of HSE management systems, reporting frameworks and performance metrics.
• Deliver executive and board-level reporting translating risk data into insights.
• Lead and develop a team of HSE professionals while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO standards and related regulations.
• Champion safety culture initiatives and leadership accountability.
• Oversee injury management and return-to-work governance.

Skills

HSE Leadership

ISO 45001

Risk Management

Governance & Compliance

Executive Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in WHS/Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ISO 14001

Job description

Manager Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Adelaide, SA | Relocation Support Available Australia-Wide

Are you an experienced HSE leader looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, drive cultural change, and make a meaningful impact in a critical infrastructure environment?

We're partnering with a highly respected national organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation as part of Australia's energy transition. This is a rare opportunity for a senior Health, Safety & Environment professional to lead a high-performing technical team while shaping the future direction of safety, risk, environmental management, business continuity, and operational resilience.

Why This Opportunity?

• Relocation assistance available for candidates and families relocating from anywhere in Australia
• Join a stable organisation known for long employee tenure and career development
• Supportive, family-oriented culture that genuinely prioritises employee wellbeing
• Executive-level visibility and influence across a complex and high-risk operational environment
• Opportunity to contribute to nation-critical infrastructure and the clean energy transition

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of HSE & Risk, you will lead a team of HSE specialists while providing strategic direction, governance, assurance, and oversight across the organisation's HSE function. This role is responsible for ensuring critical risks are effectively managed, compliance obligations are met, and systems continue to evolve to support safe, sustainable, and resilient operations.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing meaningful insights that influence decision-making, strengthen risk management practices, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously enhance the organisation's Health, Safety & Environmental operating model.
• Provide leadership across safety governance, assurance, business continuity, emergency management, incident investigation, and environmental programs.
• Drive the development and maturity of HSE management systems, reporting frameworks, critical risk controls, and performance metrics.
• Deliver executive and board-level reporting, translating complex risk and performance data into meaningful business insights.
• Lead and develop a team of specialist HSE professionals while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant safety, environmental and management system standards, including ISO frameworks.
• Champion safety culture initiatives that strengthen leadership accountability and employee engagement.
• Oversee injury management and return-to-work governance, ensuring positive outcomes for employees and the business.

About You

You are a strategic and commercially minded HSE leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to influence and inspire others.

You’ll bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within high-risk industries such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, mining, transport, manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven success leading HSE governance, assurance, risk and management systems functions.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and contemporary HSE best practice.
• Experience leading organisational change and building high-performing teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior executives and operational leaders.
• Strong analytical capability and experience translating data into strategic business outcomes.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, with postgraduate qualifications viewed favourably.

What’s On Offer?

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to join an organisation where people stay, grow and build long-term careers. You'll be supported by a collaborative leadership team, empowered to make meaningful change, and given the platform to influence safety performance at the highest level.

Desired Skills and Experience

Ideal Backgrounds

• Head of HSE
• HSE Manager
• Health, Safety & Environment Manager
• Safety & Risk Manager
• Head of Safety & Assurance
• HSEQ Manager
• WHS Manager
• GM Health & Safety
• Operational Risk & Safety Leader
• Infrastructure, Utilities, Energy or Resources HSE Leader

Core Skills

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Leadership
• Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
• Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
• Risk Management & Critical Controls
• Governance, Assurance & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Crisis Management
• Incident Investigation & ICAM Methodology
• Executive & Board Reporting
• Operational Risk Management
• Contractor & Supplier Safety Management
• Change Management & Organisational Transformation
• Safety Culture & Leadership Development
• Injury Management & Return to Work
• Auditing & Assurance Programs
• Emergency Response & Resilience Planning
• Performance Reporting & Data Analytics
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influencing
• Team Leadership & Capability Development
• Strategic Planning & Business Partnering
• Continuous Improvement Programs

Experience We’re Looking For

• 10+ years' experience leading Health, Safety & Environment functions within high-risk industries such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, resources, transport, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated success implementing and improving HSE management systems, governance frameworks, assurance programs and risk management processes.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive organisation-wide safety, environmental and operational performance improvements.
• Strong experience delivering executive and board-level reporting, translating complex risk and performance data into strategic insights.
• Track record leading high-performing teams through business transformation, cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience overseeing critical risk programs, business continuity, crisis management, emergency preparedness and incident investigations.
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation, injury management and return-to-work frameworks.
• Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Engineering, Environmental Science, Risk, Business Management or a related discipline.

Equal Opportunities

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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