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.
About Team Global Express
Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.
Why TGE
We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.
What we offer
Competitive salary above industry standards
Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
Flexible work, including work from home
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our recruitment process
Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.
Other things to note
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.
TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.
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