HSE Manager - Flexible Work & Strategic Risk Leader (NSW/ACT)

Aurecon Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is hiring an Health, Safety & Environment Manager for NSW & ACT to partner with leaders and project teams, turning HSE governance and risk requirements into practical actions that strengthen safety and wellbeing across sites.

You will advise, coach and coordinate with regional stakeholders to manage risk, drive compliance and foster mentally healthy workplaces, ensuring a proactive safety culture.

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.

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

Stakeholder engagement

Incident management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in HSE or related field

Job description

Aurecon Group is hiring an Health, Safety & Environment Manager for NSW & ACT to partner with leaders and project teams, turning HSE governance and risk requirements into practical actions that strengthen safety and wellbeing across sites.

You will advise, coach and coordinate with regional stakeholders to manage risk, drive compliance and foster mentally healthy workplaces, ensuring a proactive safety culture.