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QHSE & Security Manager

DSV · Sydney, New South Wales

Type
Full-time
Posted
Yesterday

Overview

Your operational policing background gives you direct experience in incident command, risk assessment, and managing security threats. Leading investigations and audits aligns with your case-file discipline and evidence handling. Driving a safety and security culture mirrors the accountability and procedural rigour you exercised daily in policing.

About this role

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Job Req Number: 123318

Time Type: Full Time

Are you passionate about putting customers first, delivering the best performance, and fostering true collaboration to keep the supply chains flowing? Join us and be a part of DSV’s global family.

DSV Solutions is seeking to hire a skilled and passionate QHSE & Security Manager in AUS - Len Waters Estate, Aviation Road

Lead the Strategy. Shape the Culture. Drive Excellence.

At DSV, safety, quality, environmental responsibility, and security are more than compliance obligations. They are fundamental to how we operate, serve our customers, and support our people.

We are seeking an experienced and influential QHSE & Security Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Security programs. This is a highly visible leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact across our operations.

If you're passionate about driving cultural change, building high-performing teams, and partnering with leaders to achieve operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

As the QHSE & Security Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and expert guidance across all aspects of Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Security. You will work closely with senior leaders and operational teams to embed best practice, manage risk, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include

  • Leading and executing the QHSE & Security strategy across the business.
  • Driving a proactive safety and security culture where everyone takes ownership.
  • Ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
  • Managing audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
  • Monitoring and analysing performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Providing expert advice and coaching to leaders across multiple sites and functions.
  • Leading security risk management initiatives to protect people, property, and assets.
  • Developing and maintaining management systems aligned with industry standards and best practice.
  • Building capability across the business through effective communication, engagement, and training.
  • Partnering with stakeholders to deliver sustainable improvements in operational performance.

About You

You're a confident and credible leader who can influence at all levels of an organisation. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and understand how to balance compliance requirements with operational realities.

You'll bring

  • Demonstrated experience in a senior QHSE, Safety, Security, or Risk leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of QHSE management systems, risk management, and governance frameworks.
  • Experience leading investigations, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to influence positive behavioural and cultural change.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional certifications will be highly regarded.

Why Join DSV?

This is an opportunity to join a global organisation where your expertise will directly influence business performance, operational excellence, and employee wellbeing.

We offer

  • A strategic leadership role with broad business impact.
  • The opportunity to shape and influence QHSE & Security culture.
  • Exposure to complex and diverse logistics operations.
  • Career development within a global organisation.
  • A collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Lead the Future of QHSE & Security?

If you're driven to create safer workplaces, stronger systems, and a culture where excellence is the standard, we'd love to hear from you.

Join DSV and help lead the way in safety, quality, security, and operational excellence.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

Start here. Go anywhere

Visit dsv.com

At DSV, we believe diversity gives us a competitive edge and as such we value the diverse backgrounds and experiences that people bring to our business. We welcome everyone from all walks of life including First Nations Peoples, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders, and abilities. Everyone should feel welcome here. We're all about hiring the best talent. We want a team that's as diverse and dynamic as our communities.

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

See all security jobs in Sydney

Why this fits a police background — match score 88/100

  • Investigative casework
  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Training & coaching delivery

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