Safety Manager

Morson Edge Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to own the health and safety function within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will partner with leadership and production teams to strengthen safety awareness, ensure compliance, and embed best-practice safety systems across operations.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop and manage the organisation’s HSE framework, support teams across production, warehouse and corporate settings, and drive a proactive safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Australian safety legislation and practices.
• Experience leading investigations, audits and training delivery.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE strategy aligned with production and warehousing goals.
• Provide expert safety guidance to leaders and employees.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate injury management, return-to-work processes and stakeholders.
• Deliver targeted HSE training and awareness programs.
• Monitor compliance and maintain safety documentation and reports.
• Act as key contact for regulators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Health & Safety

Leadership

Audits & Investigations

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Our client is an innovative and rapidly growing organisation operating within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, they are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to take ownership of their health and safety function and help drive a proactive safety culture across the business.

The role:

This is a hands-on role where you will partner closely with leadership and operational teams to improve safety awareness, strengthen compliance, and embed best-practice health and safety systems across the organisation.

The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and managing the organisation’s health and safety framework while supporting teams across production, warehouse, and corporate environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement the organisation’s health and safety strategy aligned with operational goals and regulatory requirements
• Provide expert safety advice and guidance to leaders and employees across the business
• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace risks, including psychosocial hazards
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively identify hazards and drive improvements
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Manage injury management and return-to-work processes, including coordination with medical professionals and insurers
• Partner with internal teams to deliver targeted HSE training and awareness programs
• Work closely with operational leaders to ensure safety practices are embedded across production and warehouse environments
• Monitor compliance and maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting
• Prepare and present safety performance reports to senior leadership
• Act as the key point of contact for regulators and external stakeholders on health and safety matters
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the organisation’s safety culture

To be successful in this role:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Australian safety legislation and its practical application
• Experience conducting investigations, audits, and training delivery
• Proven experience managing safety risks in manufacturing and warehouse environments
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals on site
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence teams at all levels
• Excellent organisational and communication skills