Site HSE Manager - DIDO or FIFO

Job Title

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

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements (essential)

• 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.

Location, work type, and project context

• 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.