Senior HSE Officer

Job Description – HSE Officer (BHS Operations)

Location: Sydney Airport & Western Sydney Airport, Australia
Department: Operations / HSEQ
Reports To: HSEQ Manager / Operations Manager

Position Summary

The HSE Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs across Baggage Handling System (BHS) operations at Sydney Airport and Western Sydney Airport. The role ensures compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, airport safety requirements, company standards, and customer expectations while promoting a proactive safety culture.

The HSE Officer will work closely with operational teams, supervisors, technicians, contractors, and airport authorities to identify hazards, reduce risks, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

• Implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments.
• Facilitate risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and permit-to-work processes.
• Monitor compliance with Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), electrical safety, working at heights, confined space entry, and other critical safety requirements.
• Support contractor safety management, including prequalification, onboarding, monitoring, and performance reviews.

Incident Management

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and track incident trends and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Ensure timely reporting and closure of corrective actions.

Safety Culture & Training

• Deliver safety inductions and onboarding programs for employees and contractors.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote employee engagement in hazard reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices and hazard identification.

Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure compliance with Australian WHS legislation and airport-specific safety requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain HSE records, registers, permits, and documentation.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes impacting airport and BHS operations.

Environmental Management

• Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor waste management, spill prevention, and environmental controls.
• Assist in environmental incident investigations and reporting.
• Promote environmentally responsible work practices.

Emergency Preparedness

• Assist in developing and maintaining emergency response plans.
• Participate in emergency drills and exercises.
• Support incident response and recovery activities as required.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare monthly HSE reports and KPI dashboards.
• Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators.
• Analyze trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide regular updates to management and key stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of HSE experience in industrial, maintenance, engineering, logistics, automation, or airport environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience in airport operations, baggage handling systems, or automated material handling systems.
• Lead/Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001).
• ICAM, TapRoot, or equivalent incident investigation training.
• First Aid certification.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

Diversity & Inclusion:
 At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request