Senior HST Leader: Safety, Compliance & Training (Australia)

Epsa Pacific Pty.Ltd.; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Novated lease options

Site travel to operations

Family-owned business

Job summary

EPSA is seeking an HST Manager for Australia to lead health, safety, environment, and training strategies across Australian operations. You will report to the Australian Country Manager and work with executive teams to embed practical HST systems and drive a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities include leading incident investigations, audits and assurance activities, managing WorkCover matters and return-to-work processes, and building strong relationships with regulators and site teams to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Training or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in a senior HST leadership role within mining, resources, civil construction or similar heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of WHS and training compliance for mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HST strategies, systems and standards across Australian mining operations.
• Provide trusted HST advice, coaching and support to the Executive and Site Leadership Teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, training and mining legislation, approvals, regulations and internal standards.
• Lead incident investigations, audits, inspections and assurance activities with timely corrective actions.
• Oversee risk management, emergency preparedness, occupational health, WorkCover claims management, injury management and return to work processes.
• Manage training, competency and capability programs for safe work.
• Build relationships with regulators, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor HST performance data and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage resources, systems and budgets for safe and compliant outcomes.

Skills

HST leadership

WHS compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigations

Contractor management

Education

WHS/Training qualification

Job description

EPSA is seeking an HST Manager for Australia to lead health, safety, environment, and training strategies across Australian operations. You will report to the Australian Country Manager and work with executive teams to embed practical HST systems and drive a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities include leading incident investigations, audits and assurance activities, managing WorkCover matters and return-to-work processes, and building strong relationships with regulators and site teams to