Health and Safety Manager

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

We are seeking an experienced and influential Health and Safety Manage to join the team in Mayfield West.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for shaping HSE governance, strengthening risk management systems, and driving a high-performing safety culture across multi-site operations.

You will partner closely with senior leaders, providing expert guidance, assurance, and challenge to ensure HSE excellence is embedded into all aspects of the business.

Key responsibilities include, however, are not limited to: 

• Translate enterprise HSE strategy into practical frameworks, systems, and standards.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the HSE management system.
• Provide independent assurance and constructive challenge across operational activities.
• Influence and support senior leadership to foster a strong and proactive safety culture.
• Lead or support HSE due diligence activities for mergers and acquisitions.
• Assess HSE maturity, risk exposure, compliance, and systems within target organisations.
• Develop and implement integration plans aligning acquired businesses to corporate HSE standards.
• Design and maintain enterprise risk management methodologies and critical control frameworks.
• Lead internal audits, assurance programs, and reviews of high-potential incidents.
• Ensure robust data governance, validation, and performance reporting processes.
• Support operational leaders in identifying systemic risks and implementing effective controls.
• Lead or assure high-quality investigations into serious or high-potential incidents.
• Coach and uplift capability across HSE teams and operational leadership.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to strengthen HSE ownership and accountability.
• Analyse HSE performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Degree in Health & Safety, Risk, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 45001) highly regarded.
• Significant experience in a senior HSE leadership role.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing HSE systems, frameworks, and assurance programs.
• Strong experience in leading or quality-assuring complex incident investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change.
• Experience supporting HSE due diligence and integration in mergers & acquisitions.
• Exposure to multi-site or regional operations (Australia/PNG highly regarded).
• Background in high-risk industries such as mining, laboratories, logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing, or technical services.

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.