QHSE Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QHSE Specialist to lead quality, health, safety, and environmental initiatives at our MCC Adelaide site.

In this role, you will drive a safe, healthy, high-performing, and sustainable workplace through strong system leadership, effective coordination, and stakeholder engagement. You will ensure compliance with required standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across safety, quality, and environmental performance.

A key focus of the role is proactive risk management, supported by thorough root cause analysis and the effective implementation of corrective actions to deliver lasting outcomes.

Your duties

• Lead and manage a safety-first culture across the site, driving strong Health & Safety outcomes while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, audits, and compliance to ensure site standards are met.
• Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System, including document control.
• Handle non-conformances, customer complaints, and corrective actions, driving continuous improvement.
• Promote and manage proactive safety practices, including incident reporting, risk management, and safety programs.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and site walk-throughs to support regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, tracking performance metrics and delivering efficiencies.
• Deliver training, inductions, and coaching across quality and safety practices.
• Chair the Health & Safety Committee and provide clear reporting to key stakeholders.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives across the site.
• Prepare and present quality and safety performance reports.

About you

• At least 2 – 4 years’ experience in safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving, delivering practical and sustainable outcomes.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety practices, including risk assessments, incident investigations, machinery safety, and chemicals management.
• Proficient with QHSE software (Mango or similar)
• Confident in delivering training and facilitating sessions across all levels.
• Highly organised with strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and computer skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Work, Health, Safety or similar
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (Six Sigma or similar).
• Experience utilising a Quality Management System (QMS) to execute audits, and managing non-conformances and corrective actions, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Full Australian working rights required.

The Benefits

• Access to novated leasing, offering a convenient, tax-effective way to get a new vehicle with no upfront costs and full-service support.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Free onsite parking.
• Local & global career opportunities.
• Discounts on BUPA corporate health insurance.
• To help employees thrive at home & at work, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee referral program, our employees are rewarded for helping us find great talent.
• Supportive & inclusive environment.
• Part of an organisation that strongly believes in sustainability goals.

Apply Now

Are you interested or know someone who could be? Let them know! If you don’t quite meet all the criteria, but feel you can make a difference at MCC, we encourage you to submit your application. If your CV includes qualifications, work history, skills and experience, no need to also provide a cover letter. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity & Inclusion

At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people (N/A to NZ), LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.

MCC does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a prior signed agreement will be considered the property of MCC, and we will not be liable for any fees related to such submissions.