Head of Safety - NSW, QLD, NT

About the Role

At Team Global Express, safety isn’t just a priority, it’s at the core of everything we do. We’re seeking an experienced and influential Head of Safety to lead safety strategy and execution.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll shape and elevate our HSE standards, driving a unified, high-performing safety culture aligned with our Relentless on Safety commitment. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders to embed best-in-class systems, build capability, and ensure we continue to deliver safe, compliant, and operationally excellent outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the implementation of HSE strategy, translating it into clear operational plans and measurable outcomes

• Drive risk management initiatives to identify, control, and minimise critical risks

• Provide visible safety leadership, championing cultural change and continuous improvement

• Partner with business leaders to build HSE capability and embed best practices

• Lead and develop a team of HSE professionals, creating a high-performance function

• Oversee incident investigations (ICAM), ensuring root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions

• Deliver insightful reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders to influence decision-making

• Ensure strong compliance with HSE legislation, standards (ISO45001, ISO14001, etc.), and regulatory requirements

• Maintain and strengthen HSE assurance programs, audits, and governance frameworks

• Support bids, tenders, and stakeholder engagement, including regulators and external partners

What You’ll Bring

• 7–10+ years’ experience in senior HSE leadership roles within complex operational environments

• Deep expertise in HSE legislation, risk frameworks, and management systems (ISO standards)

• Proven ability to lead cultural transformation and influence senior stakeholders

• Strong experience in incident investigation methodologies (e.g. ICAM)

• Exceptional communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into practical, operational outcomes

• Tertiary qualification in Health, Safety, Environment, Risk, or related discipline

Why Join Team Global Express?

This is your opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the safety future of a leading logistics business. You’ll have the platform to influence at scale, drive meaningful change, and build a legacy of safer, smarter operations.

Lead the journey. Drive the culture. Make safety matter every day.