Safety, Health and Environment Manager

About the Company

Vinidex, part of the Aliaxis Group, has been a leading provider of pipeline systems and solutions for over 70 years across various markets such as building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and high performance, Vinidex contributes to global environmental efforts while delivering quality products connecting water, gas, and energy throughout Australia.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and committed Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager to foster a proactive safety culture at our Smithfield manufacturing facility. This role demands a hands-on HSE professional who will collaborate closely with operational leadership and the frontline workforce to enhance safety leadership, accountability, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leaders to develop HSE capabilities and ensure ownership and accountability for safety across the facility.
• Coach, mentor, and influence leadership to adopt effective safety practices and promote behavioral safety initiatives.
• Lead and support safety initiatives driven by leadership to cultivate a proactive safety environment.
• Facilitate comprehensive risk assessments, hazard analyses, and management of critical risks.
• Manage investigations of incidents, root cause analyses, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Oversee injury management and return-to-work processes in partnership with stakeholders.
• Design and deliver engaging training and awareness programs related to health, safety, and environment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on HSE performance metrics and emerging trends.
• Participate in national and APAC HSE projects in collaboration with the regional HSE team.
• Support audit programs, governance activities, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Contribute to system enhancements for reporting platforms, including SharePoint intranet and Health & Safety Management systems.
• Enhance contractor management procedures and ensure site compliance with established standards.
• Engage with operational teams on projects and change initiatives to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Build and maintain effective relationships across company levels to influence positive HSE outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or related fields.
• 7 to 10 years of professional HSE experience, preferably in manufacturing sectors such as plastics, heavy manufacturing, transport, FMCG, building materials, construction, or other high-risk environments.
• Proactive and confident with strong leadership skills, able to influence through relationship-building.
• Proven experience coaching leaders to advance safety performance, behaviors, and accountability.
• Expertise in risk management, incident investigation, and safety governance.
• Experienced in managing injury management, workers' compensation, and return-to-work programs.
• Excellent communication abilities and a strong capacity to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable maintaining a visible presence on the manufacturing floor and working closely with frontline workers.
• Analytical proficiency in HSE data analysis and reporting, with familiarity in HSE systems.
• Skilled in conducting complex investigations and root cause analysis.
• Certifications such as Certificate IV in Training & Assessment are considered advantageous.

Employee Benefits and Work Environment

• Provision of onsite parking and uniforms, with flexible hours to support work-life balance including school duties or personal wellbeing.
• Eligibility for annual performance-based bonuses.
• Working for a company mindful of environmental impact and sustainable operations.
• Industry-leading paid parental leave benefits: 26 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs for employees and immediate family members.
• Recognition programs and service awards celebrating employee contributions.
• Opportunities for career advancement locally and internationally.
• Chance to participate in mentoring programs and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety with an emphasis on the 'Go for Zero' safety campaign.

Additional Information

This employer values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offering accommodations to support applicants throughout the recruitment process. Recruitment agency submissions are not being accepted for this position.