National HSE Manager | Flexible, High-Impact Safety

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time or part-time

Meaningful impact within national team

Employee Benefits such as EAP

Job summary

National HSE Manager role based in Melbourne, offering a 6-month fixed-term contract with the option for full-time or part-time engagement. The position provides strategic and operational HSE leadership across multiple sites nationwide, with travel to interstate locations.

The successful candidate will embed HSE systems, policies and initiatives, drive compliance, and collaborate with executives to elevate safety culture in a growing freight forwarding and logistics organisation.

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.
• Previous 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

Leadership

Stakeholder influencing

Education

Work Health & Safety qualification

Job description

National HSE Manager role based in Melbourne, offering a 6-month fixed-term contract with the option for full-time or part-time engagement. The position provides strategic and operational HSE leadership across multiple sites nationwide, with travel to interstate locations.

The successful candidate will embed HSE systems, policies and initiatives, drive compliance, and collaborate with executives to elevate safety culture in a growing freight forwarding and logistics organisation.