Our client is a global construction and commissioning specialist delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally. They are committed to operational excellence, safety, and quality, supporting high-risk, technically challenging projects with industry-leading systems and leadership.
About the Role:
As the head of HSEQ for Australia, you will lead the Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality function across their Australian operations. This senior leadership role combines strategic direction with hands-on operational delivery, shaping and embedding an industry-leading safety culture while ensuring compliance with legislative, contractual, and group requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day HSEQ operations across Australian projects
- Develop, implement, and improve the Health and Safety Management System
- Ensure Australian policies align with global standards
- Provide strategic HSEQ advice to managers and project teams
- Drive health, wellbeing, and safety initiatives across Australia
- Define, monitor, and report on safety targets and KPIs
- Lead incident investigations, lessons learned, and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards
- Oversee risk management, audits, and HSEQ reporting to leadership and regulators
- Strong experience managing HSEQ in complex, project-based environments
- Ability to translate strategic goals into operational outcomes
- Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Extensive experience delivering both strategic and operational HSEQ outcomes
- Successful track record implementing safety, quality, and compliance frameworks in high-risk industries
- Strong understanding of Australian HSEQ legislation and industry standards
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