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Primero is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to join our team at our Osborne Park head office (Head office moving to the CBD 3rd Quarter 2026), reporting directly to the General Manager of HSE. In this key leadership role, you will drive the development and implementation of HSE strategies across our projects and operational sites. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all sites are supported with the right HSE resources, conducting assurance activities, and overseeing compliance with risk and incident management protocols. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting a strong safety culture and leading initiatives that safeguard our people and environment.
Job Responsibility:
Safety Leadership & Risk Management: Lead a safety-first culture across projects by guiding HSE teams and ensuring the implementation of effective safety programs, risk management processes, and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
Team Capability & Development: Establish appropriate team structures, oversee recruitment, and ensure staff are trained, competent, and supported through skills analysis, succession planning, and development initiatives
Compliance & Assurance: Oversee audits and reviews to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and company standards. Integrate industry best practices and support both internal and external audits
Training & Education: Design, deliver, and maintain HSE training programs to ensure operational readiness and competency across all HSE roles and responsibilities
Incident & Crisis Management: Oversee incident investigations and emergency response planning. Ensure root cause analyses are completed and lessons are applied to prevent recurrence
Communication & Collaboration: Foster strong communication and coordination between internal teams, clients, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders to support project success
Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and enhance HSE processes and systems to drive ongoing performance improvements and innovation
Project Control: Maintain and manage site-specific HSE documentation, ensuring alignment with company processes and standards
Requirements:
Tertiary level WHS qualification
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Health, Safety & Environment role
MS Office (Intermediate): Office365, Excel, Access, Word, Visio, Publisher, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint Event
Incident investigation (RCA) training
Lead auditor training
Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, identifying hazards, and implementing risk management strategies
Demonstrated experience with problem-solving and communication skills in complex environments with complex stakeholder relationships
Ability to effectively manage relationships, build rapport, and influence across cross-functional teams and diverse individuals at any level
Strong coaching and mentoring experience of business practices, tailored to all functional levels from leadership teams to front-line personnel