Program Hse Manager

Babcock; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policies

Wellbeing and parental leave

Defence reservist leave

beRewarded discounts

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking an experienced Program HSE Manager in Henderson, WA, to lead SH&E across a flagship Royal Australian Navy sustainment program. You will drive safety culture, regulatory compliance and risk management while guiding a high‑performing HSE team.

This permanent full‑time role requires citizenship with Defence clearance, relevant HSEQ qualifications, and the ability to influence across senior leaders, contractors and frontline staff in a critical defence environment.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship with Defence security clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Safety and Environment or Occupational Health and Safety disciplines.
• Safety Investigation qualifications such as ICAM.
• Lead Auditor qualification ISO9001 and 45001 with internal and supplier audits experience.
• Previous experience in a HSEQ management position, preferably in Defence or high‑risk industries.
• Experience conducting operational safety audits, safety investigations and reviewing Hazard and Safety Occurrence Reports.
• Strong knowledge of WH&S legislation and Operational Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and continuous improvement of SH&E across a complex marine program.
• Drive a strong safety culture with senior leaders, customers and frontline teams.
• Ensure regulatory and organisational compliance and provide strategic risk leadership.
• Oversee risk management, incident investigations, audits, and training initiatives.
• Develop and lead a high‑performing HSE team and influence safety outcomes program‑wide.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Incident investigations

Audits

WH&S legislation

Operational risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Health, Safety and Environment or Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

• Full-time, permanent role based in Henderson, WA.
• Lead HSE outcomes on a critical Navy sustainment program.
• Join a global organisation supporting Australia's Defence capability.

About the Role

Join Babcock and play a pivotal leadership role supporting the sustainment of Royal Australian Navy vessels at our Henderson, Western Australia facility. As the Program HSE Manager, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of Safety, Health and Environmental Protection (SH&EP) across a complex and nationally significant marine program.

Working closely with senior leaders, customers, contractors and frontline teams, you'll drive a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements, and provide strategic leadership across risk management, incident investigations, audits, training and performance improvement initiatives. You'll also lead and develop a high-performing HSE team while influencing positive safety outcomes across the program.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSE professional who thrives in operational environments and is passionate about creating safer workplaces, driving continuous improvement, and supporting critical Defence capability. In return, you'll join a trusted global organisation that values leadership, collaboration and innovation while offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a flagship marine sustainment program.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Tertiary qualifications in the Health, Safety and Environment or Occupational Health and Safety disciplines.
• Safety Investigation qualifications such as Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM)
• Qualified ISO9001 and 45001 Lead Auditor with experience of conducting Internal and Supplier audits.
• Previous experience in a HSEQ management position, preferably within Defence or other high risk industries.
• Experience conducting operational safety audits, safety investigations and processing / reviewing Hazard and Safety Occurrence Reports.
• Sound Knowledge of WH&S legislation, and Operational Risk Management.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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