About the OpportunityAs the HSE Lead for Austal Ships you’ll be responsible for playing a key leadership role within the HSE department, partnering with and providing guidance, advice and support to the Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) Project Team on HSE deliverables. About AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. Learn more at austal.com/ssaThis is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. What’s Involved Maintain Austal Ships Management Plans and other specific Project Management Documents – Risk Assessments, House Keeping Plans, Site Management Plans, Emergency Response Plans/ProceduresAssure responsive team facilitation of Hazard and Incident Management activities, including communicating, reporting and investigationSupport, monitor and guide LCH and site stakeholders in Injury Management processDeliver specific, accurate and timely information in accordance with reporting obligations set by Austal Ships & the Principle ContractorImplementation of Austal HSE Management System deliverables to assure process consistency in reducing harm/risk and continual improvement assuring an output of credible application through ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification You’ll Need Diploma or Work Health and SafetyWhite Card5-8+ years experience in a similar roleCompetent with Internal AuditorFirst Aid/Emergency Response CompetenciesExperience leading HSE teamICAM InvestigatorEligibility for a Defence Security Clearance Why Join Us?Competitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia AUD Henderson 6166

HSE Lead

About the Opportunity

As the HSE Lead for Austal Ships you’ll be responsible for playing a key leadership role within the HSE department, partnering with and providing guidance, advice and support to the Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) Project Team on HSE deliverables. 

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

  • Maintain Austal Ships Management Plans and other specific Project Management Documents – Risk Assessments, House Keeping Plans, Site Management Plans, Emergency Response Plans/Procedures
  • Assure responsive team facilitation of Hazard and Incident Management activities, including communicating, reporting and investigation
  • Support, monitor and guide LCH and site stakeholders in Injury Management process
  • Deliver specific, accurate and timely information in accordance with reporting obligations set by Austal Ships & the Principle Contractor
  • Implementation of Austal HSE Management System deliverables to assure process consistency in reducing harm/risk and continual improvement assuring an output of credible application through ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification

You’ll Need

  • Diploma or Work Health and Safety
  • White Card
  • 5-8+ years experience in a similar role
  • Competent with Internal Auditor
  • First Aid/Emergency Response Competencies
  • Experience leading HSE team
  • ICAM Investigator
  • Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

  • Posted Date 02 Jun 2026
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Resources & Energy
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided