Senior HS&E Lead - Multi-Site Manufacturing

Lactalis Australia; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Impact across multiple sites

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment leader to oversee three sites: Nambour, Darwin and Richlands. Reporting to Site Managers with a dotted line to the Director HSW, you will drive proactive safety culture, risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with site leadership to embed a safety-first approach, coach teams and deliver practical manufacturing outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior HS&E role within manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and incident investigation.
• Proven ability to influence, coach and drive a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead site HS&E plans across three sites (Nambour, Darwin, Richlands).
• Embed safety-first culture with site leadership teams; drive continuous improvement.
• Provide expert HS&E guidance on legislation and compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments and root cause analysis.
• Drive corrective actions and sustainable improvements across sites.
• Monitor and report HS&E metrics and trends.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory compliance support.
• Support environmental management initiatives and site sustainability.
• Develop and deliver HS&E training for leaders, employees and contractors.
• Manage workers' compensation and injury management with operations.
• Build relationships with regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Influencing leaders

Coaching teams

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in WHS or Environmental Management

Job description

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment leader to oversee three sites: Nambour, Darwin and Richlands. Reporting to Site Managers with a dotted line to the Director HSW, you will drive proactive safety culture, risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with site leadership to embed a safety-first approach, coach teams and deliver practical manufacturing outcomes in a fast-paced environment.