National HSE Operations Manager

Backed by over a century of experience, Sadleirs delivers reliable logistics and packaging solutions across Australia and beyond—by rail, road, air, and sea. As an Australian family-owned business, our four specialist divisions cover domestic transport through rail and road, global freight forwarding and customs brokerage, specialist road linehaul servicing WA’s resources and energy sector, and commercial packaging solutions. Whether on the road, in the warehouse, or behind the scenes, our people are at the heart of everything we do. About the Sadleirs HSE Team At Sadleirs, safety is not just a priority—it’s a core value. Our dedicated Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) department plays a pivotal role in supporting all operational activities, fostering a safety-first culture that is deeply embedded in everything we do. With clear policies, committed personnel, and a proactive approach to compliance and risk management, we are continuously improving how we protect our people and our business. The Role: National HSE Operations Manager Our HSE department has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and career minded HSE Operations Manager - to be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Perth. This is a full time, permanent opportunity. The National HSE Operations Manager position is at the forefront of providing national oversight of operational safety programs, injury management, risk management, compliance, internal audit programs, and continuous improvement activities. This role leads and develops the HSE Leads and ensures effective coordination, governance, and delivery of HSE initiatives across the East and West Coast operations. This is a high-impact role championing the implementation of Sadleirs Corporate HSE strategy, empowering teams to embrace best practices, and shaping a workplace that is not only safe and healthy—but also environmentally responsible. What will you be doing? Leading the implementation of the Corporate HSE strategy within operational environments nationally Overseeing national operational HSE programs, ensuring alignment with policy, standards, procedures, and legislative obligations Providing leadership, mentoring, and coaching to HSE Leads, building capability and ensuring consistent execution of HSE expectations across regions Championing safety culture and operational safety leadership, promoting proactive risk management and visible safety behaviours across all sites Overseeing compliance with the HSE management system, ensuring operational adherence, continuous improvement, and effective change management Leading the national operational audit and assurance program, including field verification, inspections, and management system reviews Monitoring national HSE performance data, trends, emerging risks and legislative changes; provide insights, reporting and recommendations to the Head of HSE and operational leadership Overseeing serious incident investigations nationally, ensuring root cause analysis, quality of investigations, and implementation of preventative actions. Embracing additional responsibilities that align with the organisation’s safety vision and values as directed by the Head of HSE. Qualifications/ Experience Required Minimum 7–10 years’ experience as a HSE professional with significant leadership responsibilities Tertiary qualifications in OHS and/or experience in a similar role Experience in transport or logistics environments will be highly regarded Transport/Logistics industry experience highly regarded Proven experience leading multi‑site or national HSE teams Demonstrated success in driving organisational HSE improvements and cultural change Experience in managing investigations, audits, and operational HSE programs Current C Class Driver’s Licence What Sadleirs Offers You Join a company where you’re not just another number – you’ll be respected, feel valued and be supported by a team who looks out for each other. We offer: A full-time, permanent role with stability and security Competitive salary, laptop and phone Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities Access to employee benefits, including discounts to a wide range of retail outlets, novated leasing, discounted health insurance, employee assistance and recognition programs A supportive team environment where safety is a given Important: All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including background and medical assessments. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of a team that’s built on trust, teamwork, and getting the job done right. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of all candidates who apply for employment with us. For full details, please refer to our and #J-18808-Ljbffr