HSE Business Partner

A high-impact opportunity to lead safety at the organisation's largest Australian manufacturing site and national head office, while supporting the delivery of a major onsite project.
HSE Business Partner
Full-time, Monday-Friday onsite role w/flexible start timesBased at the organisation's largest Australian manufacturing site and national head officeStrong remuneration package plus targeted annual performance bonusCareer development, visibility and impactful safety leadership
About the Organisation
Based in Strathfield South, this national food manufacturing organisation operates a large network of sites across Australia and New Zealand and plays a key role in supplying high-quality products to some of the region's most recognised food brands.
With a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, the business continues to invest significantly across its people, systems, infrastructure and manufacturing operations.
You'll be based at their largest manufacturing site in Australia, which also serves as its national head office. As a high-volume operational environment, the site incorporates multiple manufacturing functions and provides regular exposure to operational and senior corporate leaders.
The business is also preparing to undertake a significant onsite redevelopment project, creating an important opportunity for the HSE Business Partner to support project planning, contractor management and safe project delivery alongside their broader operational safety responsibilities.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Site Manager, the HSE Business Partner will provide day-to-day health, safety and environmental leadership. This is a practical, hands-on role partnering closely with operational leaders to strengthen safety capability, support injury management, improve risk controls and ensure ongoing compliance across WHS, environmental and food manufacturing standards.
A key focus of the role will be supporting the delivery of a major onsite project expected to run for approximately seven to eight months. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, project leaders and multiple contractors to ensure safety requirements are embedded throughout project planning and execution.Strong project management capability is essential.
Key Responsibilities Include
Supporting the planning and safe delivery of a major onsite redevelopment projectLeading the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of HSE management systemsSupporting site leaders with coaching, advisory support and practical risk managementDriving behavioural safety initiatives to build a strong, engaged safety cultureConducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations with a root-cause focusEnsuring compliance with WHS, environmental and food safety legislation and standardsManaging injury management, early intervention and return-to-work processesLeveraging digital tools and data insights to analyse performance and support improvement initiativesContributing to broader sustainability, waste-reduction and environmental programs
About You
You bring a collaborative, people-focused approach and thrive in busy operational environments where visibility, communication and strong stakeholder relationships are essential.
You are equally comfortable managing day-to-day HSE requirements and supporting the structured delivery of a significant operational project. You can work across multiple priorities, challenge constructively and maintain strong oversight of contractors, risks, actions and project deliverables.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and SafetyDemonstrated experience supporting or managing projects within an operational environmentExperience coordinating multiple contractors and project stakeholdersExperience in an operational HSE role, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environmentCapability across risk assessment, incident investigation and hazard controlExperience supporting environmental compliance and sustainability initiativesConfidence influencing, coaching and building relationships at all levelsStrong communication, problem-solving and analytical skillsLean Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience highly desirable
What's on Offer
Strong remuneration package plus targeted annual performance bonusHigh-profile HSE role at the organisation's largest Australian site and national head officeOpportunity to support the delivery of a significant onsite redevelopment projectBroad exposure across operational safety, project delivery and contractor managementOngoing organisational support for professional growth and learningEmployee benefits program, including savings at major retailers
How to Apply
If you're looking for a hands-on safety leadership role where you can influence culture, partner closely with operational leaders and support the safe delivery of a major onsite project, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your resume in Word format. For a confidential discussion, contact Michelle Mortimer on 0493 444 290.
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