HSE Officer — Flexible Casual Role in Mining & Safety

DGH Engineering; Bowen; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual role

Flexible scheduling

Training opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

DGH Engineering is seeking a Project HSE Officer to promote health, safety, and environmental standards across our mining and energy projects in regional Queensland. This casual role focuses on fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance on site.

The successful candidate will conduct audits, implement HSE policies, manage documentation, and liaise with regulators. Experience in mining or related sectors, valid First Aid/CPR, and familiarity with port or coal handling

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert IV in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Demonstrated experience as an HSE Officer or similar in mining, resources, or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of WHS Act 2011 (Qld) and Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld).
• Proficiency in audits, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and staff engagement abilities; strong documentation skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Familiarity with port operations or coal handling facilities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular health, safety, and environmental audits across operational sites.
• Implement, monitor, and improve HSE policies and compliance programmes.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, records, and reporting systems.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with legislation and standards.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to safe work method statements.
• Promote a positive safety culture and engage employees in HSE initiatives.
• Monitor environmental impacts and support environmental management plans.
• Assist emergency preparedness and response protocols.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Documentation

Communication skills

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

DGH Engineering is seeking a Project HSE Officer to promote health, safety, and environmental standards across our mining and energy projects in regional Queensland. This casual role focuses on fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance on site.

The successful candidate will conduct audits, implement HSE policies, manage documentation, and liaise with regulators. Experience in mining or related sectors, valid First Aid/CPR, and familiarity with port or coal handling