BlueScope is a global steel manufacturer based in Australia, serving 18 countries with over 16,500 employees.
Position Summary
Head of Health & Safety, Australia & New Zealand – lead health and safety improvement activities across the region, reporting to the Global Head of HSE and the ANZ CEO. The role drives global HSE strategy, strengthens safety leadership, and ensures governance, assurance and risk management across diverse operations.
Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of health and safety strategy across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
* Provide counsel and oversight to senior leaders on risk, incidents, regulatory matters and assurance.
* Strengthen safety leadership capability and frontline risk management.
* Oversee HSE governance, systems, reporting and assurance processes.
* Lead incident response, regulatory engagement and significant risk events.
* Drive continuous improvement in critical risk controls, culture and safety systems.
* Lead and develop a regional HSE leadership team and broader functional network.
Qualifications
* Senior HSE leadership experience in complex, multi‐site or industrial environments.
* Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, compliance and safety risk management.
* Proven ability to influence senior leaders and lead large, dispersed teams.
* Experience integrating global strategy into regional delivery.
* A calm, practical and people‐centred leadership style.
* Experience across heavy manufacturing, mining or high‐hazard industries highly regarded.
Benefits & Culture
* Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
* Inclusive work environment welcoming people of all backgrounds.
* Commitment to climate action and community impact.
* Flexibility and support for work‐life balance.
Location
Melbourne, Sydney, or Wollongong, Australia.
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