QHSE Manager

VEEM LTD; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VEEM Ltd in Western Australia seeks a senior leader to manage the accredited and fully integrated management systems across our heavy manufacturing environment. You will drive quality, safety and environmental performance, supported by a small QHSE team and state-of-the-art engineering capability.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role leads audits, ensures ISO and client requirements compliance, and champions continual improvement while mentoring the QHSE team and aligning operations with

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining integrated management systems.
• Lead Auditor qualification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and defense clearance.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Diploma or Degree in Quality Management or Work Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related engineering discipline.
• Quality management experience in the mechanical or manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually improve the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Maintain compliance to our accredited systems. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO27001 and ISO17025.
• Develop, review and implement QHSE policies, procedures and management plans.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to operational managers and project teams.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Manage internal and external audits and client compliance requirements.
• Monitor HSEQ performance and prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Mentor and develop the QHSE team while promoting a positive safety culture.

Skills

QHSE Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Auditing

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quality Management or Work Health & Safety

Environmental Management or related engineering discipline

Tools

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

VEEM LTD is a high technology manufacturer of marine products consisting of Submarine components, Propulsion and Gyro stabilizers from its advanced manufacturing facility in Western Australia.

We lead the world with some of our technologies and VEEM is globally recognized for its engineering capability and premium marine products, supporting customers across the commercial, defense, and leisure marine sectors. Our gyrostabilizer and propulsion ranges deliver industry-leading performance and reliability, helping vessel owners and operators achieve superior comfort, safety, and operational efficiency.

The opportunity

VEEM Ltd has a great opportunity for you to join the company in a senior Management role. The role will be responsible for Management of the entire accredited and fully Integrated Management Systems. The role is supported by a small team of QHSE specialists and is primary designed to drive a positive culture of Quality, Continuous improvement, Safety compliance and responsible environmental managed in a heavy manufacturing environment. You will be joining a young highly skilled and passionate team with access to advanced engineering capability, state-of-the‑art manufacturing technology, and internationally recognized marine products. As well the role will be supported for up to a 12‑month period by the current Incumbent who is transitioning to retirement. This makes this an excellent opportunity for the right person to kickstart the next stage of career advancement.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership while remaining actively involved in supporting our operational teams. You will oversee a comprehensive set of ISO-certified management systems, a suite of US defense accreditations and ensure compliance with legislative and client requirements. You and your team will lead audits and investigations and drive continual improvement across our Manufacturing business. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing business and to help shape the future of the company’s Management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and continually improve the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.

Maintain compliance to our accredited systems. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO27001 and ISO17025.

Develop, review and implement QHSE policies, procedures and management plans.

Provide leadership, coaching and support to operational managers and project teams.

Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.

Manage internal and external audits and client compliance requirements.

Monitor HSEQ performance and prepare reports for senior leadership.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and client requirements.

Mentor and develop the QHSE team while promoting a positive safety culture.

What We're Looking For

5+ years’ experience in a QHSE leadership or management role within a mechanical engineering design, defense, engineering service or manufacturing organization.

Demonstrated experience leading integrated management systems.

Strong knowledge of Australian WHS, Environmental and Quality legislation and standards.

Proven leadership and people management capability.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and coaching skills.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills and Tasks

Internal and external audit management.

Incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Risk management and assurance.

Development of HSEQ policies, procedures and management plans.

Regulatory compliance management.

Safety leadership and organizational culture development.

Reporting, analysis and presentation of key business KPI’s to the pier group and executive management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must-Haves

Experience implementing and maintaining integrated management systems.

Lead Auditor qualification (or ability to obtain).

Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and defense clearance.

Current Driver's License.

Diploma or Degree in Quality Management or Work Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related engineering discipline.

Quality management experience in the mechanical or manufacturing

Return to Work Coordinator certification.

Remuneration

A generous remuneration package is available commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.