Health, Safety & Environment Manager - NSW & ACT

Aurecon Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group in NSW & ACT is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Manager to partner with leaders and project teams to translate HSE governance, risk management and compliance into practical action across our projects.

You will coach teams to assess risk, implement effective controls and maintain compliance, support incident management and psychosocial risk integration, and strengthen safe, healthy and mentally healthy workplaces.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in health and safety management or a related field such as engineering, science or business.
• Practical experience supporting HSE outcomes in project, site or multidisciplinary environments.
• In-depth knowledge and application of health and safety legislation, systems and processes.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capability, with the confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, supported by strong emotional intelligence.
• A curious, practical and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Advise local leadership teams on HSE governance, compliance, reporting, client requirements and change activities.
• Coach project and site teams to assess risk, implement effective controls and maintain compliance.
• Support incident management, workers compensation coordination, early intervention, return to work and case management.
• Ensure psychosocial risks are identified and integrated into business risk management processes.
• Build strong relationships with Business Managing Directors, Service Group Leaders and project teams to prioritise HSE support.
• Identify emerging HSE issues and resourcing needs, contributing to operational planning and prioritisation.
• Drive adoption of HSE digital pathway initiatives and seek opportunities to simplify and improve HSE delivery.
• Support the development of HSE team members, where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Independent & collaborative

Decision-making

Education

Tertiary qualification in health and safety management or related field such as engineering, science or business

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

As Health, Safety & Environment Manager for NSW & ACT, you’ll partner with leaders and project teams to turn HSE governance, risk management and compliance requirements into practical action. Combining strategic advice with hands-on guidance, you’ll work with regional stakeholders to strengthen capability, manage risk and support safe, healthy and mentally healthy workplaces.

• Advise local leadership teams on HSE governance, compliance, reporting, client requirements and change activities.
• Coach project and site teams to assess risk, implement effective controls and maintain compliance.
• Support incident management, workers compensation coordination, early intervention, return to work and case management.
• Ensure psychosocial risks are identified and integrated into business risk management processes.
• Build strong relationships with Business Managing Directors, Service Group Leaders and project teams to prioritise HSE support.
• Identify emerging HSE issues and resourcing needs, contributing to operational planning and prioritisation.
• Drive adoption of HSE digital pathway initiatives and seek opportunities to simplify and improve HSE delivery.
• Support the development of HSE team members, where applicable.

What You’ll Bring

• A tertiary qualification in health and safety management or a related field such as engineering, science or business.
• Practical experience supporting HSE outcomes in project, site or multidisciplinary environments.
• In-depth knowledge and application of health and safety legislation, systems and processes.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capability, with the confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, supported by strong emotional intelligence.
• A curious, practical and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

How We Support Your Growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives and give you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who We Are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities and create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here: to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.