HSE Lead – School Construction, Rockhampton

Zenith Executive Search; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Novated lease or vehicle allowance

Relocation support

Roster-based uplift for FIFO/DIDO

Job summary

Zenith is partnering with one of Queensland’s longest-standing Tier 2 builders to hire an experienced HSE professional for a brand new state secondary school in Rockhampton. It’s a long-term, well-resourced role on a greenfield site, with planning for multiple future buildings.

You’ll lead HSE across the site from early works to handover, run inductions, toolbox talks and audits, review SWMS and high‑risk work, and coach leaders to own safety.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Work Health and Safety (minimum).
• At least five years as an HSE professional in commercial building construction.
• Experience on busy commercial sites with multiple trades and high-risk work.
• Track record of staying with employers and seeing projects through.
• Based in Rockhampton or willing to relocate, FIFO or DIDO.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE across the site from early works through to handover.
• Run inductions, prestarts, toolbox talks, inspections and audits.
• Review SWMS, high-risk work and subcontractor safety documentation.
• Plan and oversee safety for modular deliveries, crane lifts and installation.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Coach site leaders and subcontractors to own safety.
• Report HSE performance to project team and wider business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Zenith is partnering with one of Queensland’s longest-standing Tier 2 builders to hire an experienced HSE professional for a brand new state secondary school in Rockhampton. It’s a long-term, well-resourced role on a greenfield site, with planning for multiple future buildings.

You’ll lead HSE across the site from early works to handover, run inductions, toolbox talks and audits, review SWMS and high‑risk work, and coach leaders to own safety.