Health, Safety & Environment Manager - NSW & ACT

Aurecon; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Manager for NSW & ACT. You will partner with leaders and project teams to translate HSE governance, risk management and compliance into practical action across our regional portfolio.

Leverage strategic insight with hands-on guidance to strengthen capability and ensure safe, healthy workplaces. The role focuses on advisory support, incident management, psychosocial risk integration and driving digital HSE initiatives while developing the

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, systems and processes.
• Experience supporting HSE outcomes in project or site environments.
• Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise local leadership on HSE governance, compliance, reporting and client requirements.
• Coach project and site teams to assess risk and implement controls.
• Support incident management, workers' compensation coordination, and return-to-work.
• Address psychosocial risks and integrate into business risk management.
• Build relationships with leaders to prioritise HSE support.
• Identify emerging HSE issues and contribute to planning.
• Drive adoption of HSE digital pathway initiatives.
• Support development of HSE team members.

Skills

HSE governance

Risk management

Compliance

Stakeholder leadership

Incident management

Mental health awareness

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety Management

Related field (Engineering/Science/Business)

Tools

HSE systems and processes

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment Manager - NSW & ACT

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.

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?

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.