National HSE Leader: Strategy, Safety & Compliance

Private Advertiser; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Melbourne is seeking an experienced National HSE Manager to lead strategic and operational WHS across multiple sites nationwide. The role includes travel to site locations and embedding robust HSE systems, policies and initiatives to elevate safety performance.

You will drive the national HSE strategy, partner with executives, and deliver training while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across a diverse freight and logistics operation.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a standalone, senior-level WHS/HSE role.
• Leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and compliance requirements including CoR, WorkCover and DG Management principles.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE management systems and risk frameworks.
• Strong understanding of incident management, auditing, investigation and corrective action processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel nationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the national HSE strategy, policies and programs across multiple operational sites.
• Provide informed recommendations to the Executive Team to support ongoing compliance and operational excellence.
• Partner with managers and business leaders to improve safety frameworks and strengthen our safety-first culture.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, risk assessments to ensure legislative compliance and best-practice outcomes.
• Lead incident investigations and support effective corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training and coaching to leaders and employees.
• Enhance HSE induction and refresher training processes.
• Review and update compliance systems, reporting requirements and safety documentation.
• Support WorkCover, Return to Work and injury management processes.
• Develop Chain of Responsibility (CoR) frameworks, training and compliance activities.

Skills

WHS/HSE leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Auditing & investigations

Incident management

Training & coaching

Education

WH&S qualification

Job description

Private Advertiser in Melbourne is seeking an experienced National HSE Manager to lead strategic and operational WHS across multiple sites nationwide. The role includes travel to site locations and embedding robust HSE systems, policies and initiatives to elevate safety performance.

You will drive the national HSE strategy, partner with executives, and deliver training while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across a diverse freight and logistics operation.