Senior HSE Manager – NSW & NZ Rail Projects

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance review

Professional development & training

Health & wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Company social events

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic HSE Manager for NSW & NZ based in Sydney. You will lead HSE across operations and major rail infrastructure projects, partnering with bid, engineering, construction and commercial teams to develop winning HSE strategies for pre-contract work and tenders.

You will drive FSC accreditation, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and embed High Reliability principles while delivering operational excellence and strategic guidance to senior management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HSE leadership in rail, infrastructure, construction or engineering.
• Demonstrated success supporting major bids, tenders, alliances or project pursuits.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, assurance and governance.
• FSC accreditation experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE across NSW and NZ operations and projects.
• Lead HSE for major bids and tenders, developing methodologies, strategy and client submissions.
• Drive FSC accreditation and ensure compliance with legal, contract and Hitachi requirements.
• Embed High Reliability principles across projects and teams with focus on continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and strategic HSE advice to senior management.

Skills

HSE leadership

Bid/tender support

WHS compliance

FSC accreditation

Stakeholder influence

Strategic HSE

Education

Degree in WHS/Environmental Management

Job description

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic HSE Manager for NSW & NZ based in Sydney. You will lead HSE across operations and major rail infrastructure projects, partnering with bid, engineering, construction and commercial teams to develop winning HSE strategies for pre-contract work and tenders.

You will drive FSC accreditation, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and embed High Reliability principles while delivering operational excellence and strategic guidance to senior management.