Health, Safety and Environment Systems Manager

Symons Clark Logistics is a 150-year-old, family owned, Port Adelaide based transport and logistics company. Our experience brings with it premium wharf cartage and container transport services, with a focus on providing customers with complete logistics solutions including warehousing, container pack/unpack, distribution, over-dimensional, heavy haulage, project logistics and Australia wide bulk haulage.

Due to continued growth, Symons Clark Logistics is looking for a passionate Health, Safety & Environment Systems Manager to join our Health, Safety & Environment team in a full-time permanent role.

The HSE Systems Manager provides strategic and operational leadership in the development, implementation, and continual improvement of Symons Clark Logistics' Health and Safety Management System. This role is pivotal in achieving and maintaining compliance with ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and the Return To Work SA Self-Insurance standards. The position drives effective assurance, risk management, and performance reporting processes across the business, ensuring that HSE systems support safe operations, legislative compliance, and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with extensive HSE systems or assurance experience who's ready to drive safety excellence at scale. You'll work closely with leadership to develop and maintain accredited WHS management systems, lead audit and assurance programs across the business, and play a key role in building a strong safety culture in a high-risk transport and logistics environment.

What you will be doing…

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's Health and Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 and Self-Insurance standards
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks across all business units, ensuring hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled effectively
• Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to leaders and employees on safety systems and risk management practices
• Manage the HSE document and records management system, ensuring all documentation is current, accessible, and properly maintained
• Coordinate internal audits, inspections, and assurance programs, overseeing corrective actions through to completion
• Ensure ongoing compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, and Self-Insurance requirements
• Manage relationships with regulators, auditors, and certification bodies, responding to findings and maintaining certifications
• Support incident, hazard, and near-miss investigations, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Monitor changes to safety legislation and regulations, updating systems and communicating requirements across the business
• Develop and distribute HSE performance reports, including KPIs, trend analysis, and improvement recommendations
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and drive employee consultation and engagement on safety matters
• Partner with operational leaders to embed a proactive safety culture and ensure accountability at all levels

Do you have…

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline
• Lead Auditor qualification in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an HSE Systems or Assurance role
• Proven experience developing and implementing accredited or self-insured WHS management systems in high-risk or transport/logistics environments
• Demonstrated experience managing audits, assurance programs, and maintaining compliance with WHS legislation and standards
• In-depth knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), Regulations, and Codes of Practice
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001 principles and ReturnToWorkSA Self-Insurance performance standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE management systems software
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and facilitate training, workshops, and audits

Additional Information…

• Successful applicants will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screening, and Police Check.

Do you align with Symons Clark Logistics values?

• Respect – We respect each other and those around us.
• Accountability – We are accountable for our actions and results including everyone's safety.
• Integrity – We always act with honesty and will do what we say.
• Persistence – We work hard with urgency to make it happen.
• Passion – We have pride and believe in everything we do.

Why it's great to work with Symons Clark Logistics…

• Enjoy being part of a fun and flexible work culture.
• Be supported by mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success.
• Enjoy a varied work experience, where each day is different and exciting from one day to the next.
• We are a steadily growing market leader in South Australia with a proud history and at a time of embarking on several exciting changes.

We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, successfully demonstrating your strengths – as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.

At Symons Clark Logistics we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate and value diversity as we know it strengthens and adds value to our dedicated workforce.

As we step into the future of Transport and Logistics, we are committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity; we encourage women, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and people with disability to apply.

Please join us in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Apply today and be part of a team that values your unique contribution.

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