National HSE Manager
Location: Victoria or South Australia
Shadbolt Group is a proudly Australian engineering and manufacturing business (est with a national footprint across Defence, Infrastructure, Energy, Mining and Industrial sectors. We are seeking a highly experienced National HSE Manager to lead our health, safety and environmental strategy across multiple sites.
This is a key leadership role driving compliance, culture, and continuous improvement in a complex, high-risk industry environment.
About the Role
* Lead Shadbolt's national HSE systems and governance framework
* Drive a strong safety culture across workshops, shipyards, and project sites
* Partner with senior leaders, project managers, regulators and clients to deliver safe, compliant outcomes
What You'll Be Doing
* Develop and implement HSE strategies, policies, and frameworks aligned to ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
* Oversee risk management, audits, incident investigations and corrective actions
* Embed safety into new projects and operations from mobilisation through execution
* Lead training, toolbox talks, inductions and safety awareness programs
* Report safety performance and improvement initiatives to the Executive Team
What You'll Bring
* Tertiary qualification in WHS/OHS, Risk Management, Engineering or related discipline (Diploma or higher)
* Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk frameworks, and ISO management systems
* Experience managing HSE in engineering, fabrication, shipbuilding or heavy industry environments
* Proven leadership in driving cultural change and engaging stakeholders at all levels
* ICAM/TapRooT or equivalent incident investigation training
* Eligibility for Defence security clearance and willingness to travel nationally
Why Join Shadbolt?
* Be part of a trusted Australian company with over 40 years of industry experience
* Play a pivotal role in Defence and Infrastructure projects of national importance
* Lead safety excellence in a dynamic, growing business
At Shadbolt Group, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and individuals from diverse cultural and career experiences.