Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager

Make a National Impact on Safety, Health and Environmental Performance

Safety, health and environmental performance plays a critical role in how organisations protect people, strengthen culture and achieve sustainable business outcomes. As our Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager, you'll lead and influence SHE practices across our Australian operations, helping leaders manage risk, improve compliance and build a positive safety culture.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a nationally scoped SHE framework, drive continuous improvement and partner with stakeholders across manufacturing, warehousing and commercial environments. If you're looking for a role where your expertise can shape outcomes and make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, trusted in over 70 countries to deliver smart, secure and seamless experiences. Across Australia, our portfolio includes recognised brands such as Lockwood, Yale, Whitco and ABLOY, trusted across homes, businesses and public spaces. From advanced digital locking solutions to high-performance door and window hardware, our locally supported and globally backed products help set the benchmark for innovation, reliability and performance.

About the Role

As the national subject-matter expert for safety, health and environmental matters, you'll provide specialist advice, guidance and assurance across the business. You'll work closely with leaders and employees to strengthen risk management, support compliance obligations and build capability across multiple locations.

The role is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the organisation's SHE framework and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System while supporting operational leaders to create safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplaces. Your work will directly influence employee wellbeing, organisational compliance, risk reduction and continuous improvement outcomes.

What You'll Be Responsible For

In this role, you'll help drive consistent SHE standards and practices across Australia by:

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation's SHE framework
• Champion a positive safety, health and environmental culture across all locations
• Provide expert advice and guidance to leaders and employees on SHE matters
• Drive hazard identification, risk assessment and effective risk-control practices
• Manage incident investigations, corrective actions and organisational learnings
• Coordinate workers compensation, injury management and return-to-work programs
• Maintain and improve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and environmental compliance processes
• Support audits, assurance activities, training initiatives and SHE capability development

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based onsite in Melbourne, Australia.

Travel between Melbourne sites will be required, with interstate travel several times per year to support warehouses, sales offices and other Australian locations.

About You

You're an experienced safety, health and environmental professional who can balance strategic thinking with practical implementation. You build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and are comfortable influencing stakeholders across different levels of the organisation.

You bring a proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement, while remaining collaborative and solutions-focused. You enjoy partnering with leaders, helping them understand complex requirements and translating them into practical actions that improve performance and compliance.

Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant SHE experience in manufacturing, warehousing or a similar operational environment
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS/OHS and environmental legislation
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• Strong capability in risk assessment, incident investigation and corrective action management

Desirable Requirements

• Experience coordinating internal and external audits, compliance and assurance activities
• Experience supporting workers compensation, injury management and return-to-work programs
• Experience working across geographically dispersed operational sites

Why Join Us

Join a global organisation where you'll have the opportunity to influence safety, health and environmental outcomes across a national operation. You'll work with experienced leaders and teams while helping shape the systems, culture and practices that support safe and sustainable operations.

Benefits supported by available information include:

• Work with industry-leading brands including Lockwood, Yale, Whitco and ABLOY
• Nationally scoped role with broad organisational impact
• Exposure to manufacturing, warehousing and commercial operations
• Opportunity to influence business-wide SHE culture and capability
• Work alongside leaders and stakeholders across multiple Australian locations

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At ASSA ABLOY, we value diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Recruitment Process & How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply and submit your application.

The recruitment process and timelines will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

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