Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager; Kingscliff; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Circl Holdings in Australia is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead safety across our diverse projects. You will develop and maintain WHS policies, oversee contractor safety, and ensure compliance with legal requirements while building a strong safety culture across divisions.

You will conduct site inspections, risk assessments, lead incident investigations, deliver toolbox talks, and monitor safety trends with monthly reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills with the ability to influence safe behaviours.
• Solid understanding of WHS legislation, construction safety, and contractor compliance requirements.
• Experience in a WHS/HSE role (construction, maintenance, trades, or field services highly regarded).
• Qualifications in Work Health & Safety (Cert IV, Diploma, or higher).
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Great attention to detail and confidence in reviewing safety documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a fast-paced operations team.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital safety systems for reporting and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain WHS/HSE policies, procedures, and safety systems.
• Oversee contractor safety compliance, including licences, insurances, competencies, and safety documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments across our projects and job sites.
• Lead incident investigations and manage regulatory notifications when required.
• Work closely with project teams, supervisors, and trades to strengthen safety culture and practices.
• Review SWMS, JSAs, risk assessments, and ensure appropriate controls are in place for all job types.
• Deliver training, toolbox talks, and safety guidance to staff and contractors.
• Monitor safety trends and provide monthly reporting on incidents, hazards, risks, and improvements.
• Support continuous improvements to ensure safe outcomes for workers, customers, and the community.

Skills

WHS legislation

Contractor compliance

Site inspections

Incident investigations

Safety training

Microsoft Office

Digital safety systems

Education

Work Health & Safety qualifications (Cert IV, Diploma or higher)

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Are you a safety professional who's passionate about building safe, compliant, and high-performing workplaces? Join our team as a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager and play a key role in keeping our people, contractors, and customers safe across every division of Circl Holdings.

About the Role

As our HSE Manager, you'll lead safety across our business- covering insurance repairs, construction, facilities maintenance, and technical services. You'll oversee policies, systems, contractor safety compliance, and incident management, ensuring we're meeting legal requirements and delivering best-practice safety standards.

This role is perfect for someone who loves building relationships, solving problems in the field, and helping teams stay safe, informed, and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain our WHS/HSE policies, procedures, and safety systems.
• Oversee contractor safety compliance, including licences, insurances, competencies, and safety documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments across our projects and job sites.
• Lead incident investigations and manage regulatory notifications when required.
• Work closely with project teams, supervisors, and trades to strengthen safety culture and practices.
• Review SWMS, JSAs, risk assessments, and ensure appropriate controls are in place for all job types.
• Deliver training, toolbox talks, and safety guidance to staff and contractors.
• Monitor safety trends and provide monthly reporting on incidents, hazards, risks, and improvements.
• Support continuous improvements to ensure safe outcomes for workers, customers, and the community.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and people skills with the ability to influence safe behaviours.
• Solid understanding of WHS legislation, construction safety, and contractor compliance requirements.
• Experience in a WHS/HSE role (construction, maintenance, trades, or field services highly regarded).
• Qualifications in Work Health & Safety (Cert IV, Diploma, or higher).
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Great attention to detail and confidence in reviewing safety documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a fast-paced operations team.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital safety systems for reporting and record-keeping.

Why Join Us?

• Play a senior role in a growing, innovative Aussie business.
• Work across diverse projects and environments with real variety day to day.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values safety and quality.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth, professional development, and leadership.
• Join a company dedicated to improving standards across the trades and service industry.