Health and Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced and influential Health and Safety Manage to join the team in Mayfield West.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for shaping HSE governance strengthening risk management systems and driving a high-performing safety culture across multi-site operations.

You will partner closely with senior leaders providing expert guidance assurance and challenge to ensure HSE excellence is embedded into all aspects of the business.

Key responsibilities include however are not limited to: 

• Translate enterprise HSE strategy into practical frameworks systems and standards.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the HSE management system.
• Provide independent assurance and constructive challenge across operational activities.
• Influence and support senior leadership to foster a strong and proactive safety culture.
• Lead or support HSE due diligence activities for mergers and acquisitions.
• Assess HSE maturity risk exposure compliance and systems within target organisations.
• Develop and implement integration plans aligning acquired businesses to corporate HSE standards.
• Design and maintain enterprise risk management methodologies and critical control frameworks.
• Lead internal audits assurance programs and reviews of high-potential incidents.
• Ensure robust data governance validation and performance reporting processes.
• Support operational leaders in identifying systemic risks and implementing effective controls.
• Lead or assure high-quality investigations into serious or high-potential incidents.
• Coach and uplift capability across HSE teams and operational leadership.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to strengthen HSE ownership and accountability.
• Analyse HSE performance data to identify trends risks and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications :

The ideal applicant will have:

• Degree in Health & Safety Risk Engineering Science or a related discipline.
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 45001) highly regarded.
• Significant experience in a senior HSE leadership role.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing HSE systems frameworks and assurance programs.
• Strong experience in leading or quality-assuring complex incident investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change.
• Experience supporting HSE due diligence and integration in mergers & acquisitions.
• Exposure to multi-site or regional operations (Australia/PNG highly regarded).
• Background in high-risk industries such as mining laboratories logistics infrastructure manufacturing or technical services.

Additional Information :

WHY WORK FOR SGS

Working at SGS means joining an innovative Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

    As a company we have embraced the shift to flexible work
    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
    Paid parental leave
    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
    Ongoing learning & development 
    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce we encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong innovative and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time