Role Summary
Established maritime contractor in vessel maintenance, repairs and new builds. The company specialises in engineering and construction services within the marine environment. It is seeking an experienced HSE (Safety) Manager for its site in the Coffs Harbour & North Coast region. The role reports directly to the Group General Manager and involves leading the site's health, safety, environmental, and compliance functions, driving significant site improvement and risk reduction.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead site-wide HSE reviews and compliance assessments to identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
* Drive a major site clean‐up, rectification and safety improvement programme.
* Conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
* Develop and implement site‐specific HSE procedures, SWMS, permits and emergency plans.
* Monitor corrective actions and ensure timely close‐out of identified issues.
* Provide coaching, training and support to operational teams and contractors.
* Promote a proactive safety culture through visible leadership and engagement.
* Manage incident investigations, hazard reporting and corrective action processes.
* Ensure compliance with legislative, client and company requirements.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and long‐term systems maturity.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Diploma or higher qualification in Work Health & Safety or related discipline.
* Minimum 5+ years of experience in a senior HSE leadership role.
* Experience within marine, construction, industrial, manufacturing or other high‐risk operational environments.
* Demonstrated experience leading compliance improvement, remediation or site transformation programmes.
* Strong knowledge of NSW and Australian WHS legislation, regulations and environmental obligations.
* Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments.
* Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and leadership skills.
* Experience developing and maintaining safety management systems and site documentation.
* Sound understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 frameworks.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to influence positive behavioural and cultural change across all levels of an organisation.
* White Card (or ability to obtain) preferred.
* Lead Auditor, ICAM, Return to Work Coordinator or Cert IV Training & Assessment qualifications highly regarded.
This is a permanent full‐time position.
Location: Coffs Harbour & North Coast region.
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