
Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
HSE Operations Lead - Macquarie Park NSW or Notting Hill VIC
Lead HSE operations, overseeing advisors, risk management, and compliance
Job Highlights
About the Role
The HSE Operations Lead will provide functional HSE oversight and resourcing solutions for Global Customer Projects, Services Operations, and other International Operations teams across the Pacific Zone. Reporting to the Pacific HS Director, the role leads a team of HSE Advisors, Specialists and Leads, delivers strategic advice, on‑site HSE presence, and directs HSE assurance, governance, emergency and incident management for off‑site operations. • Design and implement HSE processes, templates, and systems for Pacific Zone projects. • Schedule and onboard HSE Advisors to meet project pipeline demands. • Manage performance and development of permanent and temporary HSE Advisors. • Ensure compliance with incident management, notifications, and escalations for on‑site incidents and near misses. • Lead major investigations of medical incidents or high‑potential safety near misses and produce stakeholder reports. • Support HSE risk management for internal and external workforce on customer sites. • Participate in ISO 45001 audit activities and other HSE certifications. • Deploy global and Pacific‑wide HSE initiatives across projects and services. • Represent the Pacific team in global customer project forums and meet regional HSE reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hse processes
- ▸advisor scheduling
- ▸incident management
- ▸risk management
- ▸iso audits
- ▸global initiatives
What You Bring
The successful candidate will have 10‑15 years of experience in a similar construction or services role in Australia or the Pacific, a tertiary qualification in HSE Management or equivalent, and strong commercial acumen, contractor and customer relationship management, and resource utilisation expertise. The recruitment process includes an online application, phone conversation, and virtual or in‑person panel interviews. Applicants must have working rights in Australia and provide evidence if selected. • Travel interstate and to New Zealand regularly; full‑time on‑site presence required. • 10‑15 years HSE leadership experience in construction or services within Australia/Pacific. • Tertiary qualification in HSE Management or equivalent with strong commercial acumen. • Proven ability to lead large, geographically diverse HSE teams. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presenting and digital skills. • Advanced problem‑solving and analytical capabilities; resilient and persistent.
Requirements
- ▸hse leadership
- ▸10‑15 yrs
- ▸tertiary qualification
- ▸commercial acumen
- ▸relationship management
- ▸travel required
Benefits
We provide flexible work arrangements, global family leave, a competitive salary with share‑option program, and career development within a future‑focused global organization, supported by an inclusive team environment. • Flexible work arrangements with home‑office options. • Competitive salary, share program, and global family leave.
Work Environment
Onsite
Interview Process
-apply online -initial phone conversation -virtual and in-person panel interviews