Compliance & Quality Specialist

Company :

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

About the Role

Sime is seeking an experienced HSE Compliance & Quality Specialist to join our Group Safety function on a permanent, fulltime time basis in Acacia Ridge, QLD.

Operating at Group international level, this role will be pivotal in shaping Sime’s global approach to safety assurance and continuous improvement. You will provide strategic leadership in embedding robust safety systems, critical risk management, and assurance programs across Australasia and the wider Asia Pacific region.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager - Systems & Assurance – Group Safety in this position, you will :

Evaluate compliance with internal standards, legal obligations, and certification requirements (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO9001), with a focus on high-risk operations.

Drive continuous improvement of Group-level safety systems, ensuring they are practical, data-driven and aligned with the Sime’s HSE strategy.

Conduct audits and provide insights to senior leadership on systemic issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors to coordinate audit activities, ensure certification readiness, and align expectations.

Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to policy, process, and control enhancements.

Travel primarily across Australasia, with occasional international assignments to deliver regional and Group-level assurance programs.

Why Sime?

With a strong presence in the industrial, motors, aerospace, insurance and logistics sectors, Sime is the partner of choice for globally renowned brands like BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Jaguar, and Caterpillar.

Operating in 18 countries across Asia Pacific for over 100 years, we continue to grow through operational excellence, sustainability, and high-performance standards.

The Benefits

Tailored training, mentorship, and career development.

Competitive remuneration and annual reviews.

A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive global team.

National and international growth opportunities.

Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support (EAP, health checks, private health discounts).

Employee rewards, paid parental leave, and salary continuance insurance.

About You

A successful applicant will have experience in :

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in HSE compliance, audit, or assurance within a complex, multi-site or regulated environment.

A tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.

Certified Lead Auditor (or Auditor) qualifications in ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and / or ISO 9001

Proficiency in audit management platforms and data reporting tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Strong knowledge of legislative compliance, risk-based auditing, non-conformance and corrective action management.

Demonstrated experience in leading or supporting both internal and third-party audit programs.

A willingness and ability to travel across Australasia and internationally.

For any enquiry, about this role, please contact Celeste Middleton | Talent Acquisition Partner at celeste.middleton@hastingsdeering.com.au

Current staff members are required to advise their line managers before applying for this