At Pact, we're committed to creating a safer, smarter and more sustainable future. As a leader in packaging, recycling and reuse across Australia and New Zealand, we believe every employee has the right to go home safely every day.
We're seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support our manufacturing operations in Wacol and Sumner Park, partnering closely with site leaders and frontline teams to strengthen safety culture, improve compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Job DescriptionAbout this opportunity
Reporting to the Regional HSE Manager, this is a hands-on role where you'll be highly visible on both sites, providing practical support, coaching and expert guidance across health, safety and environmental performance. You'll work closely with operational leaders to identify risks, implement controls, investigate incidents and embed best-practice HSE systems across both manufacturing locations.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Partner with Site Leadership teams to implement and maintain HSE policies, standards and procedures.
- Conduct site audits, inspections, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Coach leaders and frontline employees to improve HSE awareness, capability and accountability.
- Support and lead incident investigations, corrective actions and root cause analysis.
- Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks and improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and analyse HSE performance data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide expert advice on health, safety, environmental and sustainability matters.
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and People & Culture teams to embed safe work practices.
- Support continuous improvement activities that strengthen safety culture and operational performance.
Your skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environment role within manufacturing, industrial, logistics, recycling or a similar operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and contemporary safety management systems.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and coach at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
- A current driver's licence and willingness to travel between Wacol and Sumner Park as required.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, sustainability, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety or Diploma of Work Health and Safety are advantageous.
- Training and certifications in specific Australian regulations and standards relevant to manufacturing operations (e.g., WHS Act, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018) are preferred.
Why Join Pact?
- Join a business where Safety First is a core value.
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive HSE team.
- Make a genuine impact across two busy manufacturing sites.
- Work closely with operational leaders to drive meaningful safety outcomes.
- Contribute to sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environment role within manufacturing, industrial, logistics, recycling or similar operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and contemporary safety management systems.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and coach at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel between Wacol and Sumner Park as required.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, sustainability, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety or Diploma of Work Health and Safety.
- Training and certifications in relevant Australian regulations and standards (e.g., WHS Act, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018).
What We Do
Pact Group operates across the whole Circular Economy, delivering diverse and innovative solutions for packaging, reuse, and recycling.
