Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Lead

Jensen Hughes; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety engineering firm is seeking an HSEQ Lead for their Fire Testing Laboratory in Dandenong, Victoria. This full-time position involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, leading incident investigations, and driving improvements in health and safety practices. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. The company offers a flexible work environment with competitive benefits and a strong culture of safety and integrity.

Benefits

Five weeks of annual leave

Company paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be an Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• Formal qualification in Occupational Health and Safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of company HSEQ program in the Lab.
• Lead role in incident investigation and recommend improvements.
• Ensure safety bulletins are communicated to staff on time.

Skills

Strong time management

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Australian Certificate IV in WHS

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

ISO standards knowledge

Job description

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk‑based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry‑leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Why you should grow your career at Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market‑leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm.
• You'll have support from the leadership team and given flexibility to work where and when you want.
• Flexible working arrangements and Casual Friday.
• Regular monthly social activities and other celebratory occasions.
• Five weeks annual leave and Company paid parental leave.
• Career development and ongoing internal and external learning opportunities.
• Perks, benefits and reward platform – Perkbox.
• Great company culture and benefits.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Lead to join our growing Fire Testing Laboratory in Dandenong. As the champion of HSEQ in the Lab, this position is part of a small HSEQ team based in other Australian offices. The role reports to the HSEQ Manager, and partners with the division business leaders and workforce to provide support and implementation of the company HSEQ programs. The laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited and 9001 certified with an intent to expand to 450 and 14001. In this role you will have an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

While this is a full‑time role, we are open to more experienced candidates working flexible or part‑time hours.

In this role, you will work across a huge range of different activities:

• Responsible for the execution of a company focused HSEQ program in the Lab and working with the wider HSEQ team to execute these programs across the consulting sites in Australia and New Zeland.
• Take the lead role in incident investigation, including recommending improvement opportunities, recording, and closing out all incidents and near misses on company intranet.
• Ensure all safety bulletins are communicated to staff and the actions are completed prior to due date.
• Partner with laboratory management teams (GM, and Operations Manager, Department level) and safety committees to understand HSE concerns, opportunities, and gaps and provide solutions to close the gaps.
• Growing the awareness of HSE via audits, inspections and assessments to determine needs and identify gaps (across our laboratory and throughout the division) and develop programs to close the gap.
• Establish and implement the Health, Safety and Environmental company program ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Advise and assist managers and employees in identifying HSE improvement opportunities and actions.
• Coordinate and assist in developing test, materials, substances and facility hazard / risk assessments, safe operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work method statements (SWMS).
• Assist with new hire orientation and training programs. Prepare and deliver HSE training for employees ie manual handling, working at height, etc.
• Coordinate return to work/modified duty program with the assistance of the Human Resources Department.
• Maintain location Emergency Action Plan.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Must be an Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident.
• This is an on‑site position in our Testing Lab, based in Dandenong.
• Relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Love to collaborate with clients and other teams within the projects.
• Formal qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (minimum Australian Certificate IV in WHS or NEBOSH General Certificate, preferable Diploma in WHS) with additional incident investigation and risk assessment qualifications desirable.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards (eg 17025:2017, 9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018) and Victorian WHS and Environmental Management legislation and regulations is desirable.
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience in a similar role.
• Personal drive, results‑orientated with a friendly, can‑do attitude and a high level of honesty, integrity, commitment and responsibility.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee‑based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.