HSEQ Manager | National Safety Leader
About The Position
At Compass Group Australia, safety is more than a framework — it’s a shared commitment grounded in care, respect, and strong leadership. We partner with some of the largest and most complex mining, offshore and remote operations in the market, delivering essential services where safety and wellbeing truly matter. We are seeking an experienced and values‑led National Safety Leader to help shape safer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces across these environments. This is a highly influential leadership role, ideal for a safety professional who is passionate about developing leaders, empowering teams, and embedding a strong safety culture across geographically dispersed and operationally complex sites. About the Role You will work closely with Executive Directors, General Managers and operational leaders across large‑scale mining, offshore and remote portfolios to drive sustainable safety outcomes. You will lead a team of safety professionals and play a pivotal role in strengthening Our Safety Culture, supporting leaders at every level to understand risk, lead with care, and take ownership of safety outcomes. This role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands‑on leadership, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives every day.
Requirements
- 10+ years’ experience leading safety in large‑scale, remote or complex environments
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships
- Experience implementing and improving HSEQ systems across multi‑site operations
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and HACCP
- A people‑centred leadership style with a genuine care for wellbeing
- Relevant WHS qualifications (Degree/Diploma and/or Cert IV WHS)
- Confidence using data and insights to inform decision‑making
Responsibilities
- Partner with Executive Directors and General Managers to drive continuous safety improvement
- Coach leaders at all levels to embed Our Safety Culture and lead safety with care and accountability
- Lead and develop a high‑performing team of safety professionals
- Strengthen food safety, allergen management, and critical risk controls across operations
- Support safe mobilisations for new sites and growth initiatives
- Drive effective hazard identification, risk management, and incident investigations
- Ensure lessons learned are shared and embedded across the business
- Oversee compliance with Compass Group, BHP, and 28 Villages HSEQ requirements
- Contribute to tender and client engagement activities by demonstrating strong safety capability
- Support ongoing certification to Australian and international HSEQ standards
Benefits
- A workplace where safety leadership is genuinely valued
- Strong support for flexibility, balance and wellbeing
- A culture that welcomes diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership
- The opportunity to influence safety outcomes at scale
- comprehensive learning & development offerings
- a variety of recognition programs and company discounts
- an excellent salary benchmarking matrix
- at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
