Do you have 5+ years of management and leadership experience, with a proven track record in SHEQ within a manufacturing, chemical, or similarly high-risk environment? 

Are you seeking an active leadership role where you can drive standards, lead audits, influence organisational culture, and take ownership of results across multiple sites?

Do you enjoy a hands-on role where you can roll up your sleeves, work closely with operations, and tackle problems in real time—thinking on your feet and using your resourcefulness to drive outcomes?

Are you looking for a varied and challenging position that values both strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside organisation and attention to detail?

Are you ready for more than just a job—a place where you can truly grow, feel supported, and continue developing your skills in a dynamic and evolving industry you’re excited about?

If you answered yes to those questions, then we’d love to hear from you!

Part of a globally recognised, family-owned group, our business was established in Australia in the 1990s and now operates in more than 25 countries worldwide. Our Australian head office and main manufacturing facility are based in Laverton North, supported by additional production sites in Brisbane and Perth.

We are a global leader in the manufacture of Intermediate Bulk Containers and plastic drums for the liquid packaging industry, serving sectors such as industrial and agricultural chemicals, oils and lubricants, and food. In addition, we offer services that support the reuse and recycling of our packaging, helping to reduce environmental impact.

We’ve fostered a great team atmosphere and culture founded on stability, professionalism, and integrity. And now we’re excited for the opportunity to welcome our next team member on board.

We are seeking a proactive and motivated SHEQ professional to take ownership of our Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental systems and play a key role in driving compliance and continuous improvement across the business.

In this role, you will lead audits and certification processes, manage incidents, risks and corrective actions, and work closely with operations and leadership to ensure the highest standards are consistently achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is a strong communicator, able to build relationships quickly, and confident in driving outcomes. You will be comfortable challenging the status quo and maintaining high standards in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

If this sounds like the role you’ve been waiting for and you choose to apply, here’s some of the key responsibilities you’ll be saying yes to:

• Lead and manage the implementation of SHEQ strategies, systems and initiatives across the 3 sites and report progress to the management team.

• Develop and implement SHEQ education, as well as compliance and improvement programs for employees, clients, contractors and visitors.   

• Maintenance of the ISO, BAM & FSSC certification requirements including coordination of site internal and external audits.

• Ensure compliance to WorkSafe regulations including the coordination of the Health & Safety Committee.

• Ensure site compliance to Local Govt, West Water and EPA and other government regulations.

• Monitor and audit the Company’s compliance with the Company’s SHEQ Policies and procedures and formally advise managers on areas of non-compliance.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and best practices to facilitate full compliance to all applicable codes and standards.

• Liaise with external bodies and specialist groups and ensure compliance to quality, health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Ensure compliance to Chain of Responsibility requirements relevant to work health and safety of staff and visitors.

• Manage the filling goods classification to ensure waste materials are processed safely.

• Liaise closely with SHEQ personnel and shop floor employees on significant risks that affect the business. 

And here’s what we require from you:

• Chemical qualifications and experience in chemical classifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in overseeing and promoting SHEQ requirements within a manufacturing/chemical environment or similar high-risk sector

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Management & Leadership

• Demonstrated negotiation, stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Strong written and verbal communication as well as presentation and training skills

• Highly developed strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong risk-based system approach 

• Demonstrated experience in conducting and participating in Audits

• Full understanding of Australian HSE legislative frameworks across all jurisdictions and ability to communicate legislative obligations requirements in simple terms

• Suitable knowledge of OH&S codes and applicable Australian Standards

• Formal qualifications in Health, Safety and Environment discipline or similar, postgraduate qualifications highly regarded

• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering would be highly regarded

• Formal Training and Assessment qualifications will be highly regarded

• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems is desirable

If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for then please apply via Seek. Direct phone calls or emails will not be accepted.