About Us
Southern Launch is a place where curiosity, responsibility and ambition meet to deliver space mission success for our customers. We are bold, we are brave and we are building infrastructure to take technology to space…and back!
Since 2018 we have been pushing the boundaries of what is possible and achieving firsts for Australia and the world!
Our team thrives on solving hard problems, backing each other, and taking pride in work that genuinely matters. We move fast, think big and take responsibility, for our work, our customers and the communities we operate in.
At Southern Launch, you’re trusted to take ownership, encouraged to think differently, and supported by people who are grounded, capable and quietly determined. If you’re driven by impact, adventure and purpose, you’ll fit right in.
Come and help us shape the future of what’s possible, both here on Earth and beyond.
WHSE Manager
As Southern Launch continues to operate in complex, high‑risk environments, the WHSE Manager plays a critical role in ensuring our people, contractors and operations remain safe, compliant and mission‑ready.
This hands‑on role leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WHSE programs across all sites and operational activities.
Working closely with operational teams, the WHSE Manager provides practical safety leadership during launch campaigns and site activities, ensuring risks are effectively managed and safety expectations are clearly understood.
Reporting to the General Manager Commercial Operations responsibilities will be:
* Develop and implement WHSE programs and policies tailored to high-risk launch operations.
* Ensure compliance with WHSE legislation, regulations, and internal standards.
* Lead incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
* Deliver WHSE training, inductions, and awareness initiatives for staff and contractors.
* Monitor and report on WHSE performance, promoting continuous improvement.
* Support operational teams with WHSE guidance during launch campaigns and site activities.
* Drive improvements in safety performance through accountability, leadership and behavioural change.
* Build WHSE leadership capability across managers and operational teams.
* Provide specialist WHSE advice, including identification and mitigation of high-risk activities.
About you
* Must be an Australian Citizen.
* Demonstrated experience implementing a safety management system.
* Proven WHSE leadership experience in high‑risk operational environments such as aerospace, defence, aviation, construction, mining, energy or heavy industry
* Strong knowledge of WHSE regulations and best practice.
* Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence safety outcomes at all levels
* Experienced in risk assessment, incident management, and fostering a safety-focused culture.
* Relevant qualifications in WHS, Environmental Management, or a related field
* Knowledge of ISO certifications processes and experience with related compliance
* Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Benefits:
We reach for the stars, but we stay grounded when it comes to looking after our people because bold ambition only works when everyone is supported to thrive.
* We want you to take off in your career! Every employee has access to an annual career development budget to upskill and learn.
* Every employee has access to wellbeing support including paid counselling sessions.
* It might be a cake on your birthday, the monthly team BBQ or having chat while waiting for coffee (from our very nice coffee machine), we are here to support each other.
* Celebrating our wins is important. We take the time every week to come together and share the wins in our lives, even if it is winning table tennis that day!
* We inspire the next generation of space pioneers through education and STEM initiatives, think school visits with water bottle rockets!
* Be the envy of your friends with free space swag Never did corporate attire look so good!
* Oh and there’s also that small thing of being involved IN SPACE MISSIONS!
How to Apply
If this sounds like the job for you it’s time to hit the launch button and apply!