Job Overview

Shape the national and global Health & Safety agenda through strategic influence
Lead the development and delivery of strategies to enhance our systems and safety culture

Komatsu is seeking an experienced National Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Australian operations. Working in close partnership with the Global EHS team, this role will play a critical part in embedding a strong, consistent, and proactive safety culture across the business.

Reporting to the Director – Operations, this senior leadership position is responsible for developing and deploying Komatsu’s national EHS strategy, ensuring legislative compliance, mitigating organisational risk, and driving continuous improvement across multi-site operations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the national EHS strategy across complex, multi-site operations
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing national EHS team
• Ensure compliance with WHS and environmental legislation across all Australian jurisdictions
• Partner with senior leaders to embed a proactive, values-driven safety culture
• Provide EHS governance, risk management, and performance oversight
• Lead incident management, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with the Global EHS team to align local and global safety initiatives

Qualifications/Requirements

• Extensive EHS leadership experience within industrial, mining, or heavy industry environments
• Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to influence at executive level and drive national consistency
• Demonstrated experience leading cultural change and safety transformation
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management, or similar

Komatsu Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Fitness Passport
• Discounted corporate health insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• 12 weeks paid primary carer parental leave
• Salary sacrifice and vehicle leasing options
• Discounts with major retailers, automotive partners, and technology brands
• Access to thousands of expert‑led learning and development resources