20th October, 2025
The Company
Once in a career, a privately owned company comes along that authentically shakes up their industry, led by owners who walk every step with passion for their purpose, their people and the professional development of their organisation. With over 150 dedicated, driven and hardworking people on board, you will have the leverage of existing foundations while navigating growth requirements in WHS.
Your Role Based in Adelaide, SA, as the Head of Safety, you live and breathe WHS and, for you, it’s more than a necessary legislation piece; it’s your lifeblood. You are likely a WHS Lead or Head of HSE who has achieved award-worthy results in your current role, and ready for your next challenge. This opportunity comes with serious career trajectory and the opportunity to make a lasting imprint as you recruit and develop your team. Responsibilities include:
- Leading the HSE and risk management for the organisation ensuring an unmatched safety culture across all operations
- Uphold 100% compliance and embedding national HSE strategy, driving continuous improvement, safety performance and protecting people and assets
- Recruit, train and develop conscious, safety-oriented leaders
- Solidifying the organisation’s national mark on Zero Harm strategies and safety excellence, all while enabling sustainable growth in maintaining commitment to the wellbeing of the people
About you: - You’re a HSE industry shaker, leading world-class systems and innovation
- You may currently work in Manufacturing, Construction, Transport & Warehousing or Oil/Gas/Mining environments as the Lead HSE or Director of Safety
- You challenge the status quo and bring bold, innovative thinking to enterprise environments
- You are an incredible people-person and relate warmly at every rank you liaise with ensuring that absolutely nobody in the business is afraid to approach you
- You demonstrate clear achievements in HSE / WHS legislation, governance, compliance and take daily steps to achieve results
- You are proficient in the use, development and implementation of appropriate software and systems, monitoring real-time data
- Willing to relocate to Adelaide, SA
Other Details: The position is based in South Australia, at the cold face and at the same time, has a seat on the executive leadership team. Remuneration is highly competitive and commensurate with skill set, relocation (if required) and your proven ability to strategically drive HSE innovation and long-term safety performance.
Register:
To register your interest in this dynamic position, submit your current confidential CV via the application link or visit thechilligroup.com.au Follow @chillirecruitment on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for further updates.
Why Chilli Recruitment:
We promise to partner with high-performing companies and offer applicants a confidential screening process, whereby CVs are strictly not submitted without permission. If your application meets the critical criteria for our client, you will be contacted within 48 hours. For more information follow @chillirecruitment on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn or visit thechilligroup.com.au.
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