HSEQ Manager

HSEQ Manager

Permanent | Full-time | Welshpool, WA

KLINGER Australia is seeking an experienced, hands-on and operationally focused HSEQ Manager to lead our Health, Safety, Environment and Quality functions. Based at our Welshpool, Western Australia site, this role will support HSEQ practices and performance across our national operations.

This role is suited to a hands-on, operationally focused professional who enjoys working directly with employees and leaders to identify risks, solve problems and strengthen HSEQ practices. Alongside supporting day-to-day operations, you will take ownership of the HSEQ framework, establishing clear standards, processes and ways of working that promote consistency, compliance and continuous improvement across the business.

About the Role

Reporting to the Managing Director and as a member of the leadership team, the HSEQ Manager will play a key role in shaping KLINGER Australia's approach to health, safety, environment and quality. Acting as a trusted advisor to the business, you will provide practical guidance to leaders, influence decision-making and drive accountability for HSEQ outcomes across our national operations.

Responsibilities:

Lead risk management, hazard identification and the implementation of effective risk controls across the business.

Partner with operational leaders to strengthen safe work practices and embed a proactive HSEQ culture.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, customer obligations and ISO certification standards.

Own and continuously improve KLINGER Australia’s HSEQ framework, systems, policies and ways of working across national operations.

Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve outcomes.

Oversee emergency preparedness, response planning and drills across all sites.

Monitor HSEQ performance, report on key metrics and drive data-led continuous improvement.

Manage environmental compliance, quality assurance, audits and ISO 9001 certification.

Build HSEQ capability through training, coaching and employee engagement.

About You

You will bring

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years' HSEQ experience (ideally gained in a manufacturing environment).

Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in risk assessment and incident investigation techniques.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent are highly desirable.

What we offer

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an established industrial business where practical expertise, collaboration and continuous improvement matter. As part of the leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence business decisions, shape how HSEQ operates nationally and work directly with teams to deliver real, measurable outcomes. If you enjoy combining strategic ownership with a hands-on approach and building systems that make a genuine difference, this is an opportunity to make the role your own.

Apply now

At KLINGER, we’re committed to setting the benchmark in our industry and attracting people who want to make a difference. We’re looking for more than experience on paper — we value initiative, a continuous improvement mindset and the drive to challenge the status quo. If you don’t meet every requirement but have the capability, ambition and mindset to take our business further, we’d love to hear from you.