Zenergy is excited to partner with one of our major clients to seek an experienced and hands-on Project HSE Manager to support a major brownfield project based in South Gippsland, Victoria. This is a project role, providing HSE leadership across civil construction and decommissioning works.
About the Role
The role will suit a practical safety professional who enjoys being embedded on site, building relationships, and creating safe systems from the ground up. FIFO/DIDO arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HSE leadership and support during civil and construction works (including concreting and pad development).
- Manage and engage with principal and subcontractors to ensure compliance and safe project delivery.
- Develop and implement site safety plans and systems aligned with safety standards.
- Facilitate contractor pre-starts, toolbox talks, and HSE coordination meetings.
- Partner closely with operations and project management teams to balance construction and BAU activities
- Address industrial interface challenges, working effectively with both unionised and non-unionised workgroups.
- Promote a collaborative, approachable, and solutions-focused safety culture onsite.
- Tertiary qualifications in Health, Safety & Environment or related discipline.
- Proven experience in project-based construction safety management (civil/concreting experience highly regarded).
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in regional or industrial environments.
- Ability to navigate complex contractor interfaces and maintain productive union relationships.
- Practical, down-to-earth approach with strong problem-solving capability.
For more information, please apply directly via the link with your resume. For additional inquiries, contact Jo Retallick at 0482 076 255 or jo.retallick@zenergygroup.com.au
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application!
