HSEQ Manager

HSEQ Manager – National Level
A leading construction and infrastructure group is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to drive health, safety, environment and quality excellence across operations nationally. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping strategy, ensuring legislative compliance, improving systems, and empowering teams to deliver industry-leading outcomes.
This position suits a confident, influential HSEQ professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building capability, improving culture, and partnering with executives to deliver meaningful change.

About the Role
As the National HSEQ Manager, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic HSEQ policies, systems, and processes.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on HSEQ matters, legislation and industry best practice.
• Oversee governance of risk registers, audits, incident management and IMS performance.
• Ensure all accreditation requirements (ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO45001, prequalifications, etc.) are maintained.
• Develop and deliver HSEQ reporting that drives accountability and actionable insights.
• Manage incident response, investigations, regulatory communication and case management.
• Mentor, develop and support HSEQ teams across the business to build high-performing capability.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, effectively representing the organisation at client forums, audits, workshops and tender interviews.
• Champion a positive HSEQ culture with visible leadership and coaching.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Implement best-practice systems that exceed regulatory requirements.
• Govern audit programs, SMI schedules, and close-out of actions.
• Maintain and pursue industry accreditations as required.
• Oversee HSEQ databases and ensure accuracy of reporting.

Incident Management

• Ensure all incidents are managed in line with incident management plans.
• Lead or support incident investigations (ICAM).
• Work closely with regulators within required timeframes.
• Guide injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work processes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the business in client meetings, audits, forums and workshops.
• Build strong relationships with industry HSEQ leaders and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure client expectations are understood and integrated into HSEQ delivery.

People Leadership

• Mentor direct reports and support onboarding, development planning and performance reviews.
• Role-model HSEQ behaviours across all levels of the business.
• Support initiatives that foster health, wellbeing and high-performance culture.

About You
You will bring:

• 10 years’ relevant construction industry experience.
• Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Certificate IV in WHS/WHSO.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, EBAs and industry standards.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated capability leading teams and driving cultural change.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational capability and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with senior leaders.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Why This Role?

• National influence across a diverse and growing construction group.
• Opportunity to shape strategy, uplift capability and drive meaningful industry outcomes.
• Senior leadership exposure and genuine ability to innovate and lead change.
• Join a values-led organisation committed to quality, safety and long-term positive impact.

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced HSEQ leader looking for a national platform to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Travis at travis.hede@recruitsearchgrow.com or apply online.
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