HSE Manager

Parramatta Permanent View Job Description
Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities for the manufacturing site, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement and a strong safety-first culture across the business. Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive HSE strategy, manage audits, investigations, risk management and employee engagement initiatives while influencing positive safety outcomes at every level.
  • Lead site-wide HSE strategy and safety culture.
  • Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer operating within the life sciences sector, supporting customers through innovative engineering and technology solutions. As part of a larger international group, the organisation combines the agility of a local operation with the resources, structure and support of a global business.

The site employs approximately 60 staff across both manufacturing and office environments. With a strong commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence, the business is focused on fostering a workplace culture where people are empowered to contribute, continuously improve and perform at their best.

Job Description

As the HSE Manager, you will take ownership of all Health, Safety and Environmental functions across the site. Acting as the subject matter expert and key point of contact on all HSE matters, you will work closely with site leadership to develop and implement strategies that support compliance, engagement and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading all site HSE activities, programs and compliance requirements.
  • Driving the site's HSE strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Supporting and managing internal and external audits, including upcoming audit activities.
  • Supporting accident and incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
  • Monitoring performance metrics, reporting trends and developing improvement plans.
  • Partnering with leaders across the business to strengthen safety accountability and engagement.
  • Supporting health, safety and environmental training and onboarding programs.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in manufacturing, industrial or operational environments. You will be a confident communicator who can build credibility with frontline employees and senior leadership alike while fostering a culture of accountability and safety excellence.

You will ideally possess:

  • A recognised HSE qualification
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of HSE legislation, compliance requirements and management systems.
  • Demonstrated success leading audits, investigations and risk management programs.
  • Experience developing and implementing HSE strategies and improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of environmental, industrial hygiene and safety systems.
  • Exposure to ISO frameworks and auditing processes will be highly regarded.
  • Strong organisational skills, professionalism and attention to detail.
  • The flexibility internationally when required.

What's on Offer

Standalone site leadership role with strong visibility across the business.

Direct access to senior leadership and genuine influence on business outcomes.

Opportunity to work within a global organisation while enjoying a close-knit site environment.

Diverse manufacturing and office-based workforce.

Exposure to international HSE frameworks and best-practice initiatives.

Career development opportunities within a larger global group.

Supportive, collaborative and safety-focused culture.

Contact
Georgina O'Brien
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7087742
Phone number
+61 431982218

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Health, Safety & Environment
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Parramatta
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Georgina O'Brien
Consultant phone
+61 431982218
Job Reference
JN-082026-7087742

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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