WHSQE Manager

Gem Switchboards; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gem Switchboards is seeking an experienced WHSQE Manager at our Kooragang facility, responsible for quality, safety, environmental compliance and management systems across three sites. This hands-on role ensures our quality and WHS processes are effective, implemented consistently and continually improved, with ISO certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 maintained across the business.

You will own QC and WHS processes, drive improvements, conduct internal audits, manage

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety.
• Experience in Quality Control, WHS or HSEQ in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Sound knowledge of Australian WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QC processes are effective across all sites.
• Identify gaps in QC and WHS and implement improvements.
• Conduct internal QC and WHS audits and track corrective actions.
• Monitor quality issues, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Maintain QC procedures, checklists and documentation.
• Coordinate WHS inductions, toolbox talks and training.
• Maintain ISO certifications and coordinate audits.

Skills

Quality Control

WHS

Auditing

Documentation

Cross-site coordination

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Job description

We are seeking an experienced WHSQE Manager based at our Kooragang facility, with responsibility for quality, safety, environmental compliance and management systems across three operational sites.

This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring our quality, Work Health and Safety (WHS) and environmental processes are effective, consistently implemented and continually improved across the business.

Working closely with our operational teams, you will take ownership of our quality and WHS processes, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation, and maintain our existing ISO certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure QC processes are effective and consistently followed across all operational sites.
• Identify gaps in QC and WHS processes and implement practical improvements.
• Conduct internal QC and WHS audits and ensure corrective actions are followed through.
• Monitor quality issues, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Maintain QC procedures, inspection checklists and associated documentation.
• Conduct workplace inspections and monitor WHS compliance.
• Manage incident, hazard and near-miss reporting and investigations.
• Maintain WHS registers, risk assessments, SWMS and compliance schedules.
• Maintain and monitor test & tag, calibration and other required compliance schedules.
• Coordinate WHS inductions, toolbox talks and relevant training requirements.
• Maintain existing ISO certifications and coordinate external and certification audits.
• Support continuous improvement across Quality Control, WHS and compliance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
• Previous experience in a Quality Control, WHS, HSEQ or similar rolewithin a manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical Quality Control experience.
• Sound knowledge of Australian WHS requirements.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The confidence to identify and address areas where processes are not being followed.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to spend time within operational areas.
• The ability to manage responsibilities across multiple sites.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an important function across a growing manufacturing business.

You will have the autonomy to identify where improvements are needed, strengthen existing processes and work directly with operational teams to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained across our sites.

If you are an experienced QC and WHS professional looking for a practical, hands-on role where you can make a genuine impact, we would like to hear from you.