Field HSEQ Leader for Major Infrastructure Projects

Bothar Boring and Tunnelling; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bothar Boring and Tunnelling in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior HSEQ Advisor to lead on-site safety for a major infrastructure project. You will work with project personnel, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure compliance with safety requirements, permits, and overall HSEQ delivery.

The role focuses on hands-on field leadership, coordination of permit-to-work, SWMS reviews, risk assessments and incident investigations, with a strong emphasis on building a positive safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in HSEQ/Safety roles within civil construction or major infrastructure
• Experience with principal contractor on major infrastructure projects
• Strong field presence and practical safety leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day safety support to project personnel and subcontractors
• Coordinate permit-to-work and support approvals
• Oversee subcontractor onboarding and ongoing compliance
• Conduct site inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and safety walks
• Lead safety communications and pre-start toolbox talks
• Review SWMS and risk assessments; support safety documentation
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
• Escalate high-potential safety incidents and emerging risks
• Maintain safety records, permits, registers, and compliance documentation
• Liaise with client representatives on safety matters
• Support development of a proactive safety culture on site

Skills

HSEQ management

Site safety

Permit-to-work

Risk assessment

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Job description

Bothar Boring and Tunnelling in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior HSEQ Advisor to lead on-site safety for a major infrastructure project. You will work with project personnel, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure compliance with safety requirements, permits, and overall HSEQ delivery.

The role focuses on hands-on field leadership, coordination of permit-to-work, SWMS reviews, risk assessments and incident investigations, with a strong emphasis on building a positive safety