Senior HSE Specialist Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior HSE Specialist to lead our health, safety and environment efforts. This role is responsible for implementing procedures, cultivating a strong safety culture and providing guidance on dangerous goods and compliance matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert advice and support to operations managers on the application of our Integrated Management System.
* Partner with site leadership to develop and implement safety initiatives that reduce incidents and drive continuous improvement.
* Engage with Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and union stakeholders to effectively address safety concerns.
* Oversee risk assessments, environmental impact reviews, emergency drills, inspections and checks.
* Ensure high standards in incident investigation quality and monitor timely completion.
* Lead significant risk assessments and serious incident investigations; manage corrective actions.
* Maintain compliance with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards.
* Support regulatory reporting, including notifiable incidents and external audits or visits.
* Provide subject matter expertise on dangerous goods and heavy vehicle national law.
* Track and report HSE performance metrics to regional leadership.
* Lead critical risk inspections and site-wide safety audits.
About You:
You will be a passionate HSE professional with demonstrated experience in high-risk, fast-paced environments such as transport or logistics.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent).
* Proven ability to implement and lead HSE systems and initiatives, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
* Strong experience in investigations, risk assessments, audits and incident reviews.
* Dangerous goods and heavy vehicle compliance experience (highly regarded but not essential).
* Experience in self-insurance environments and ICAM methodology (desirable).
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.