Site HSE Manager – Rural NSW
This role will be working for a highly regulatable sub contractor with a large Australia power project.
This role will be to support a key chapter in the construction phase of this project.
Managing the construction phase as well as a growing team of HSEQ professionals.
Therefore previous experience managing a team of 8+ headcount plus underground mining or tunnelling experience will be a pre-requisites to this role as well as high risk electrical construction.
Reporting to a highly respected Head of HSE, close collaboration with the General Site Manager.
Role overview
- Lead the development, implementation, and promotion of a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for the electrical and mechanical scope at the construction site.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, contract requirements, schedules, and budget targets.
- On-site leadership of the site HSE team, coordinating with the client project team, client teams, sub contractors and industrial relations
- HSE compliance: meet regulations, contractual reporting, and standards (ISO 45001, 14001, 9001, COR if applicable) and align with my client’s HSE Management System.
- HSE program implementation: design and run site-specific programs (Site Safety Management Plan, risk assessments, SWMS, SOPs, environmental plans, confined space, ventilation, lift plans, etc.).
- Team supervision and planning: oversee daily HSE activities, participate in work planning, proactively address bottlenecks.
- Audits and improvement: conduct site audits, drive HSE audits, develop corrective action plans with the Head of HSE.
- KPIs, incident management, and reporting: track KPI compliance, investigate incidents/near misses, implement corrective actions, report to stakeholders.
- Training and governance: coach the project team, deliver or arrange HSE training, manage workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.
- Environmental and ESG: lead energy conservation and waste reduction initiatives; contribute to governance and reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 8 years in HSE management, preferably in renewable energy, mining, or construction.
- Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best practices; proven program development/implementation track record.
- Leadership and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders; proficiency with HSE software/tools.
- Experience in a management-level role; strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
- Experience in power plant construction is a plus; oil & gas or heavy construction experience valued.
- Ability to build strong relationships with site management, client, subcontractors, and union workforce.
- Excellent safety track record, HSE training/education experience; basic SDS knowledge.
- On-site, full-time role at the site with a roster of 14:7 either DIDO or FIFO.
- Project context; a major electric and energy initiative.
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with your resume in Word format to Tom Desborough / tom.desborough@zenergygroup.com.au or call 1300 333 400 for more information.
