HSE

Company Description

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.

Job Description

Based in Brisbane, this role has national responsibility for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) across Australia and New Zealand, supporting multiple sites and business areas.

As HSE Lead (ANZ), you will operate with Manager-level accountability, partnering with Country and Functional Leaders to drive compliance, manage risk and embed consistent HSE practices across the region.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, translating business priorities into practical HSE plans, while building leadership capability and accountability for safe and sustainable operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide clear HSE leadership and direction to ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand legislation, regulatory requirements, and Rotork standards
• Develop, implement and continuously improve HSE frameworks and management systems aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 (as guiding standards)
• Translate organisational priorities into practical, fit-for-purpose HSE plans that support operational delivery while effectively managing risk
• Lead serious incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
• Oversee risk management processes, including risk assessments, audits, and site inspections to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Build leadership capability through coaching, training, and practical support, reinforcing clear accountability for HSE outcomes
• Monitor HSE performance across ANZ, providing insights, trends and reporting to support leadership decision-making and governance requirements
• Partner with APAC and global HSE stakeholders to drive alignment and deliver consistent “One Rotork” outcomes Provide oversight and guidance on contractor management, high-risk work controls and critical risk standards
  What you’ll bring

Experience & capability

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior HSE role, with responsibility across multi-site operations within Australia (and ideally New Zealand)
• Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and regulatory frameworks (NZ experience advantageous)
• Demonstrated experience operating independently with end-to-end accountability, including influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience implementing and maintaining HSE management systems aligned to ISO standards (45001 / 14001)
• Capability to translate strategy into clear, practical actions that deliver operational outcomes

Leadership & working style

• Builds strong, credible relationships with leaders and acts as a trusted advisor
• Drives accountability, not just support – comfortable holding leaders to HSE expectations
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused, balancing risk management with operational realities
• Comfortable managing competing priorities across geographically dispersed teams
• Leads through influence, coaching and clear direction rather than reliance on formal authority

Why join Rotork

• National leadership role with influence across diverse operations in ANZ
• Opportunity to shape and embed HSE capability and culture during a period of transformation
• Work within a global organisation with strong technical capability and purpose-led direction
• A role that combines strategic impact with visible, operational delivery

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Health, Safety or Environmental Management (or equivalent experience)
• NEBOSH Diploma, Australian WHS qualifications or equivalent preferred

Additional Information

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of Rotork. We’re growing, innovating, and making a real difference for our customers and the world. At Rotork, we grow together, wherever you are in your career, you’ll have the opportunity to develop, thrive, and be part of something bigger.