HSE Manager – NSW & NZ

About Hitachi Rail

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HSE across NSW and New Zealand operations and projects.
• Act as HSE lead for major bids and tenders, developing methodologies, HSE strategy, client submissions, and contractor prequalification support.
• Lead obtaining and maintaining Federal Safety Commissioner accreditation and drive compliance with legal, contractual, and company requirements.
• Embed High Reliability Organisation principles across projects and teams with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership, coaching, strategic HSE advice, and reports to senior management.
• Partner with bid, engineering, construction, and commercial teams to develop HSE strategies for major rail projects.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• The successful candidate should be a credible and competent HSE professional who can influence stakeholders at all levels in complex project environments.
• At least seven years of HSE leadership experience in rail, infrastructure, construction, or engineering is required.
• Demonstrated success supporting major bids, tenders, alliances, or project pursuits is required.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, risk management, assurance, and governance is required.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and present confidently to clients and bid teams is required.
• A degree qualification in WHS or Environmental Management is required.
• Experience with Federal Safety Commissioner accreditation is highly regarded.

What Hitachi Rail Offers

• The company provides annual performance, development, and salary reviews and ongoing professional development and training.
• Benefits include salary continuance, health and wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional company-sponsored days off.
• The company sponsors social events and promotes an inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive.