Hse Manager – Client Site Safety & Programs

Accenture Global; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead client site safety programs across regions. You will bridge field execution with enterprise strategy, drive audits, training governance, and incident response, while partnering with Legal, HR, and Global HSE on complex requirements.

The role requires strong client-facing communication and proven leadership in multi-site operations, with a focus on occupational health and safety in high-risk environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE or related field.
• Proven experience leading audits, investigations and corrective action programs.
• Experience supporting high risk industries or complex client environments.
• Strong client-facing communication and escalation management skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading regional programs, portfolios, or multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and oversee client site and offsite HSE programs across regions, accounts, or portfolios.
• Translate enterprise HSE standards and client requirements into practical field guidance.
• Ensure audits, inspections, training validation and incident response are consistently implemented.
• Own training governance, contractor safety controls, and site readiness processes.
• Lead or support complex incident investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Audits & investigations

Client facing

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HSE

Tools

ISNetworld

Avetta

ComplyWorks

Job description

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services - creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent-and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and Al with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise, and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Position Title: HSE Manager - Client Site Safety & Programs

The HSE Manager - Client Site Safety & Programs provides regional and portfolio level leadership for client site and offsite Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs. This role bridges field execution and enterprise strategy by translating Accenture HSE standards, client contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements into consistent, scalable, and auditable field implementation. The role owns program deployment, regional oversight, and performance management while providing escalation support and technical leadership for higher risk or complex client engagements. Key Responsibilities: Program Deployment & Oversight

• Deploy and operationalize client site and offsite HSE programs across assigned regions, accounts, or portfolios.
• Translate enterprise HSE standards and client safety requirements into practical field execution guidance.
• Ensure consistent implementation of audits, inspections, training validation, and incident response processes.
• Own defined program elements such as training governance, contractor safety controls, and site readiness processes.

Regional / Portfolio Leadership

• Serve as the primary escalation point for HSE Leads and site level safety resources.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and quality assurance for audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Prioritize resources and support based on risk, client exposure, and incident trends.
• Step into client facing or field roles for high risk, high visibility, or escalated engagements.

Incident & Emergency Management

• Lead or oversee complex incident investigations and ensure effective root cause analysis and closure.
• Review incident trends, audit results, and near miss data to identify systemic risks.
• Drive corrective and preventive action plans and verify effectiveness.
• Support Stop Work Authority decisions and client escalations when required.

Training & Site Readiness Governance

• Own governance of training, authorization, and site readiness requirements across assigned scope.
• Ensure employees, subcontractors, and vendors meet client and regulatory requirements prior to mobilization.
• Validate training effectiveness and competency, not just completion.
• Partner with central HSE teams to ensure training functions as a risk control mechanism.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as an HSE lead for assigned client accounts or regions.
• Support interpretation and implementation of client safety requirements and contractual obligations.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Procurement, and Global HSE on complex or ambiguous requirements.
• Represent Accenture in client audits, safety reviews, and joint investigations as needed.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps and inconsistencies in field execution and recommend program improvements.
• Contribute to development of global tools, templates, and guidance.
• Support integration of acquisitions or new service offerings into existing HSE programs.
• Champion continuous improvement and safety culture maturity across regions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent field experience in HSE, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading audits, investigations, and corrective action programs
• Experience supporting high risk industries or complex client environments.
• Strong client facing communication and escalation management skills
• Demonstrated experience leading regional programs, portfolios, or multi-site operations.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant, applicable safety regulations
• Working knowledge of ISNetworld, Avetta, ComplyWorks platforms.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent field experience in Occupational Health and Safety, HS&E, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
• English
• Professional certification (CSP (or international equivalent such as Chartered OHS Professional (Australia), CMIOSH (UK), or NEBOSH International Diploma)
• 7-10 years of progressive HSE experience with direct field or client site work, Occupational Health and Safety, HS&E, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.

You will also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services - creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.