HSE Business Partner

PERSOL APAC is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.

Position: HSQE Business Partner

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSQE Business Partner to support business operations in achieving excellence across Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSQE). This role partners with operational leaders to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and maintain integrated management systems while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining certification standards, strengthening governance processes, and supporting sustainable business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Promote hazard identification, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

• Support leaders in incident management, investigations, corrective actions, and implementation of preventative measures.

• Facilitate risk assessments, SOP development, and maintain operational risk registers.

• Deliver safety communications including alerts, toolbox talks, and lessons learned.

• Lead injury management activities including rehabilitation and return-to-work processes.

• Coordinate health surveillance and exposure monitoring activities to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Systems, Compliance & Auditing

• Support compliance with integrated management systems and business standards.

• Maintain document control and records management systems.

• Develop and coordinate internal audit schedules and support audit activities.

• Lead external audit preparation and ongoing certification activities.

• Monitor HSQE performance metrics, analyse trends, and provide recommendations to improve outcomes.

• Support tender and contract requirements relating to HSQE compliance.

Training & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and deliver HSQE training programs and awareness initiatives.

• Facilitate consultation and communication of HSQE processes and requirements.

• Partner with employees, contractors, clients, and stakeholders to strengthen HSQE performance and culture.

About You

Qualifications

Essential:

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)

• Return to Work Coordinator Certification

Desirable:

• Internal Auditor qualification

• Incident investigation training (ICAM or equivalent)

• First Aid certification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar HSQE role within electrical services, manufacturing, construction, industrial, or related environments.

• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining management systems and accreditation standards.

Technical Competencies

• Risk Management

• Incident Investigation

• Internal Auditing

• Document Control

• Return to Work Coordination

• Knowledge of Australian legislation and standards

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Training and Assessment capability

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

• Resilience and adaptability

• High level of integrity and accountability

• Positive and proactive approach to continuous improvement

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety and quality professional who enjoys partnering with teams, influencing outcomes, and driving operational excellence within a collaborative environment.

Apply Now

If you are interested in these roles and fit the criteria, please apply online today! If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Biren Desai at ***********@persolapac.com

PLEASE NOTE – only online applications will be considered