Senior Manager - Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)

Overview

Lead HSSE strategy & operations for defence division, managing compliance & safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• crisis management
• compliance
• incident investigation
• risk mitigation
• hsse integration
• systems management

Tasks

-Support crisis management and business continuity planning. -Lead and mentor a team of HSSE professionals including site managers, advisors, and coordinators. -Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, ISO standards, and Defence-specific HSSE protocols. -Monitor leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and implement proactive measures. -Ensure appropriate staffing, onboarding, and competency development across the HSSE function. -Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. -Drive proactive risk mitigation and trend analysis across ADSS operations. -Develop and execute the ADSS HSSE strategy aligned with KBR’s global standards and Defence client expectations. -Represent the Division in business unit and corporate HSSE forums and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives. -Lead HSSE integration across ADSS programs including MSP, CLCM, and Mission Systems. -Act as the primary HSSE liaison for internal and external stakeholders including clients, regulators, and community partners. -Support leadership engagement through visible participation in HSSE meetings, toolbox talks, and site walkdowns. -Foster collaboration across division operating units and enabling functions. -Oversee HSSE compliance across all ADSS projects, including subcontractor and vendor activities. -Maintain and evolve HSSE systems, emergency response plans, and training programs. -Maintain dynamic risk registers and lead divisional risk assessments.

Requirements

• security clearance
• hsse standards
• 10+ years
• hsse leadership
• defence programs
• bachelor’s degree

What You Bring

-Ability to lead change, coach emerging leaders, and drive cultural transformation. -Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance. -Strong knowledge of ISO standards, Australian WHS legislation, and global HSSE frameworks. -Minimum 10 years’ experience in HSSE leadership roles, preferably within Defence, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors. -Proven experience managing HSSE across complex, multi-site operations. -Experience in Defence capability programs (e.g., MSP, CLCM, Mission Systems). -Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. -Bachelor’s degree in HSSE, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field. -Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with key senior stakeholders both internally and externally in a Defence/Defence Industry environment. -Familiarity with KBR’s operational frameworks and ADSS strategic priorities. -Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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Benefits

-Corporate rewards -Income protection -Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts -Competitive salary (including annual reviews) -Paid Parental leave -Discounted employee stock purchase plans -Flexible working conditions -A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work -Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways -Paid Reservist leave -Salary packaging/Novated leasing

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-shortlisting occurs as applications are received -psychometric assessment for shortlisted candidates

Security Clearance

-eligibility for agsva security clearance required