HSE Business Partner (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

HSE Business Partner (Manufacturing): Partnering with operational leaders to embed a proactive safety and wellbeing culture across manufacturing sites with an accent on WHS legislation and risk management. Focus on incident investigation, injury management, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

Location: Based in Wodonga, Australia. Must have current and valid Australian working rights (Sponsorship not available)

Company

Global leader in mining equipment solutions focused on sustainably advancing the resource sector.

What you will do

• Lead incident investigations with a focus on root cause analysis and prevention to reduce future risks.
• Manage safety systems and documentation to ensure audit-readiness and site-level compliance.
• Develop and deliver wellbeing initiatives, WHS committee support, and training plans.
• Coordinate injury management and Workers Compensation processes, including return-to-work planning.
• Analyze safety performance data to inform site strategies and advise leaders on risk controls.
• Build partnerships across teams to drive operational ownership and a positive safety culture.

Requirements

• Must have current and valid Australian working rights (Sponsorship is not available).
• 5+ years of experience in a safety leadership role, preferably in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Qualifications in Safety, Engineering, or a related field (Diploma, Degree, or Graduate Certificate).
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience in incident investigation and return-to-work coordination.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-first environment and mindset.
• Flexible work options and competitive total reward packages.
• Global and local recognition programs.
• Paid Parental Leave and education assistance.
• Learning and Development focus with EAP for employees and their families.

Hiring process

• One-way video screening to accommodate time-zone differences.
• Psychometric assessment and pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.