Sharp & Carter are proud to partner with our client, a global leader in manufacturing and production. With a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and workforce capability, the business is committed to embedding HSE excellence as a core part of its operations.
They are now looking for an experienced HSE Manager who can work side-by-side with leaders and teams to translate strategy into practical safety outcomes.
About the Role
This is a senior HSE leadership role responsible for driving health, safety and environmental performance across a major manufacturing operation.
This role offers a genuine blend of strategic influence and hands-on delivery.
You will work closely with senior leaders to shape HSE governance, while remaining highly visible on site — coaching leaders, engaging the workforce, and ensuring safety systems are effectively embedded into day-to-day operations. The role will adapt established frameworks and global standards into practical solutions that embed sustainable behavioural change.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HSE leadership across a large manufacturing site, embedding safety as a core business value
- Partner with senior leaders to build safety leadership capability and accountability at all levels
- Lead strategic HSE initiatives that strengthen risk management, governance and compliance
- Oversee incident investigations and ensure learnings are translated into systemic improvements
- Govern HSE compliance frameworks, audits, regulatory reporting and assurance processes
- Use data, insights and trend analysis to identify risks and drive targeted improvement initiatives
- Set direction for safety training and capability development across the site
- Provide leadership in injury management, wellbeing and return-to-work processes
- Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Formal qualification in Work Health & Safety (Diploma minimum or equivalent)
- Experience leading incident investigations (ICAM or similar) and audit processes
- Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with a hands-on approach to driving outcomes
- Comfortable balancing high standards and accountability with relationship-based leadership
- Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
- Experience leading cultural change and embedding sustainable safety practices
This role will suit an experienced HSE leader who enjoys being close to operations, building capability, and driving meaningful improvement.
For a confidential discussion, please apply below or reach out to McKenzie Reeves at mreeves@sharpandcarter.com.au
