HSE Manager - Projects

Sodexo; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced HSE Projects Manager to lead a four- to five-person HSE team and partner with Sodexo offices, clients and partners to deliver HSEQ leadership for construction projects. Based in Perth with weekly travel to remote sites, the role supports safety culture, compliance and continuous improvement across sites and strategic accounts.

The role requires strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, ISO standards, and experience in audits, risk management and incident

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior HSE/HSEQ role on construction projects.
• EPCM experience and construction background.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and ISO standards.
• Experience in audits, risk management and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong safety culture and lead behavioural safety programs.
• Ensure consistent application of HSEQ systems and compliance with WHS and ISO standards.
• Lead risk assessments, audits and critical control processes across high-risk activities.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations and continuous improvement.
• Act as the key HSEQ contact for clients, site leadership and service partners.
• Lead HSEQ requirements for new site mobilisations and support growth.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Audits

Incident investigation

Communication

Job description

Sodexo has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSE Projects Manager to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Job Description

In this role, you will lead a HSE team (four to five staff) to partner closely with key internal stakeholders, inclusive of but not limited to Sodexo office and operational leadership teams, clients, contracting partners and governing bodies to deliver Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) leadership to the delivery of construction projects. You will play a critical role in driving safety culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across our sites and strategic accounts.

Based in Perth, this role involves weekly travel to remote sites, with flexibility required to support operational demands and mobilisation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Drive a strong safety culture, deliver behavioural safety programs, and coach site teams
• HSEQ Systems & Compliance: Ensure consistent application of HSEQ systems and compliance with WHS, ISO, client, and company standards
• Risk & Assurance: Lead risk assessments, audits, and critical control processes across high-risk activities
• Incident Management: Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key HSEQ contact for clients, site leadership, and service partners
• Mobilisation & Projects: Lead HSEQ requirements for new site mobilisations and support business growth activities
• Training & Capability: Deliver HSEQ training and ensure workforce competency and compliance
• Reporting & Performance: Monitor HSEQ performance, analyse trends, and provide insights to leadership
• Emergency & Injury Management: Support emergency response planning and injury management programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HSE/HSEQ role, ideally in remote or resource environments, delivering constructions projects
• EPCM eperience and construction background
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and ISO standards
• Experience in audits, risk management, and incident investigation
• Excellent proactive and consistent communication, reporting, and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Flexibility to travel regularly and work across remote locations