Head of HSE Operations

The Company is seeking a Head of HSE Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping safety performance across a large, geographically dispersed workforce. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a national transformation that integrates safety culture, insight, and action. This hands-on leadership position demands the ability to earn the trust of frontline teams, executives, and the board, and to turn national safety strategy into tangible actions. The role involves leading national safety governance, reporting, incident communication, and operational assurance, with a focus on strengthening investigation standards, improving data integrity, and accelerating corrective action closure. Applicants for the Head of HSE Operations role at the company should be accomplished HSE leaders with degree-level qualifications and substantial experience in high-risk settings such as transport, heavy vehicles, mining, or manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have expertise in serious incident ICAM, practical knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, and the data literacy to identify meaningful trends across a complex network. Leadership skills are paramount, including the ability to build credibility, simplify complexity, and inspire ownership. The role requires a visible, hands-on approach, with a commitment to coaching local teams, holding leaders accountable, and creating an environment where safety is recognized as an operational advantage.