Health, Safety & Environment Manager - NSW & ACT

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd - Philippines Branch Office; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking an Health, Safety & Environment Manager for NSW & ACT to partner with leaders and project teams, turning HSE governance and risk management into practical actions. You will provide strategic advice and hands-on guidance, strengthening capability and ensuring safe, healthy workplaces across the region.

You will coach teams, manage psychosocial risks, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to prioritise HSE delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

HSE governance

risk management

compliance

leadership

stakeholder engagement

communication

incident management

emotional intelligence

Education

Degree in Health & Safety or related field

Job description

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.