Rotork

HSE Lead

Brendale, QLD, Australia · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerRotork
LocationBrendale, QLD, 4500, Australia
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted3 months ago

Based in Brisbane, this role has national responsibility for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) across Australia and New Zealand, supporting multiple sites and business areas.

As HSE Lead (ANZ), you will operate with Manager-level accountability, partnering with Country and Functional Leaders to drive compliance, manage risk and embed consistent HSE practices across the region.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, translating business priorities into practical HSE plans, while building leadership capability and accountability for safe and sustainable operations.

What you’ll be doing

Provide clear HSE leadership and direction to ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand legislation, regulatory requirements, and Rotork standards
Develop, implement and continuously improve HSE frameworks and management systems aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 (as guiding standards)
Translate organisational priorities into practical, fit-for-purpose HSE plans that support operational delivery while effectively managing risk
Lead serious incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
Oversee risk management processes, including risk assessments, audits, and site inspections to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
Build leadership capability through coaching, training, and practical support, reinforcing clear accountability for HSE outcomes
Monitor HSE performance across ANZ, providing insights, trends and reporting to support leadership decision-making and governance requirements
Partner with APAC and global HSE stakeholders to drive alignment and deliver consistent “One Rotork” outcomes Provide oversight and guidance on contractor management, high-risk work controls and critical risk standards
What you’ll bring

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Experience & capability

5+ years’ experience in a senior HSE role, with responsibility across multi-site operations within Australia (and ideally New Zealand)
Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and regulatory frameworks (NZ experience advantageous)
Demonstrated experience operating independently with end-to-end accountability, including influencing senior stakeholders
Experience implementing and maintaining HSE management systems aligned to ISO standards (45001 / 14001)
Capability to translate strategy into clear, practical actions that deliver operational outcomes

Leadership & working style

Builds strong, credible relationships with leaders and acts as a trusted advisor
Drives accountability, not just support – comfortable holding leaders to HSE expectations
Pragmatic and solutions-focused, balancing risk management with operational realities
Comfortable managing competing priorities across geographically dispersed teams
Leads through influence, coaching and clear direction rather than reliance on formal authority

Why join Rotork

National leadership role with influence across diverse operations in ANZ
Opportunity to shape and embed HSE capability and culture during a period of transformation
Work within a global organisation with strong technical capability and purpose-led direction
A role that combines strategic impact with visible, operational delivery

Relevant qualification in Health, Safety or Environmental Management (or equivalent experience)
NEBOSH Diploma, Australian WHS qualifications or equivalent preferred

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of Rotork. We’re growing, innovating, and making a real difference for our customers and the world. At Rotork, we grow together, wherever you are in your career, you’ll have the opportunity to develop, thrive, and be part of something bigger.

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