About the Role
As HSE Manager for Western Region Operations at Freo Group Pty Ltd, you will be responsible for strengthening a practical, high‐performing safety culture across all operations. You will translate HSEQ requirements into clear, actionable practices and work closely with leaders and frontline teams to enhance how work is planned, executed, and delivered.
Responsibilities
* Provide visible, values‐led safety leadership that builds a proactive, accountable, and high‐performing safety culture.
* Partner with operations to embed HSEQ into planning, decision‐making, and execution, ensuring risk is effectively managed upfront.
* Lead and support incident investigations, delivering quality root cause analysis and ensuring meaningful, sustainable corrective actions.
* Drive a strong reporting culture, increasing visibility of hazards, near misses, and emerging risks.
* Conduct audits, inspections, and assurance activities to maintain compliance and strengthen operational discipline.
* Analyse safety data and trends to deliver targeted, data‐driven improvements that reduce risk and improve performance.
* Coach and develop leaders to lift capability in safety conversations, risk management, and accountability.
* Ensure consistent application of WHS legislation, systems, and client requirements across all operations.
* Support effective injury management and return‐to‐work outcomes, ensuring care for people and compliance with obligations.
* Deliver clear, actionable HSEQ insights and reporting to inform decision‐making and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Diploma in Work Health & Safety (minimum), with ICAM and Cert IV TAE highly regarded.
* 5+ years' experience in HSEQ within construction, resources, or heavy industrial environments.
* Strong expertise in WHS legislation, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
* Proven track record leading incident investigations, audits, and assurance activities.
* Ability to translate data and insights into targeted, operational improvements.
* Demonstrated success influencing and coaching leaders to build safety ownership and capability.
* Experience embedding HSEQ into operational planning and delivery.
* Strong commercial judgement with a balanced, risk‐based approach to decision‐making.
* Clear, confident communicator who can engage, challenge, and build trust at all levels.
* High integrity, accountability, and a genuine commitment to Zero Harm and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Employee perks and discounts (travel, retail, health & wellbeing).
* Loyalty bonus for long‐term commitment.
* Referral bonus for successful employee referrals.
* Performance and development reviews to support career growth.
Employer Commitment to Safety and Inclusion
Freo Group is an equal‐opportunity employer and values diversity within its workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in non‐traditional roles, and people from culturally diverse communities. Safety is at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to maintaining a safe workplace where everyone looks out for each other.
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