On-Site HSE Partner: Practical Safety & Compliance

Approach Consulting Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach Consulting is partnering with an established Defence manufacturer to recruit a Health, Safety & Compliance Business Partner. You will operate on the factory floor, providing practical WHS guidance to production, warehouse and engineering teams while maintaining compliance.

Reporting to the HSEQ Lead, this hands-on role requires strong stakeholder engagement, incident investigations and continuous improvement of safety systems within a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous WHS, HSE or safety compliance role in manufacturing or warehousing.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety.
• Solid knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and risk management.
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations and audits.
• Ability to work independently and engage with teams at all levels.
• Experience with ISO 45001 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted partner to manufacturing, production and warehouse teams, giving practical WHS guidance.
• Monitor compliance with WHS legislation, internal policies and industry standards.
• Conduct regular inspections, safety audits and risk assessments across ops.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify hazards and work with supervisors to implement controls.
• Coordinate safety inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing WHS awareness.
• Maintain safety documentation and reporting.
• Support development and continuous improvement of WHS systems and procedures.
• Monitor contractor safety and equipment compliance.
• Collaborate with HSEQ Lead on audits and improvement initiatives.
• Promote positive safety culture across the organization.

Skills

WHS experience

Safety compliance

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Solutions-focused

Risk management

Incident investigations

Audits

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Approach Consulting is partnering with an established Defence manufacturer to recruit a Health, Safety & Compliance Business Partner. You will operate on the factory floor, providing practical WHS guidance to production, warehouse and engineering teams while maintaining compliance.

Reporting to the HSEQ Lead, this hands-on role requires strong stakeholder engagement, incident investigations and continuous improvement of safety systems within a busy manufacturing environment.