HSEQ Director – Construction Safety & Quality

Private Advertiser; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced HSEQ Leader to drive the organisation's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality strategy across national commercial construction activities.

The role requires collaboration with senior leadership and operations to elevate safety performance, governance, and proactive risk management. You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on oversight to embed a culture of zero harm.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HSEQ experience within commercial building and construction.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and construction risk management.
• Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the organisation's HSEQ strategy and framework.
• Driving safety leadership and accountability across construction projects.
• Partnering with Project Directors, Construction Managers and Site Managers.
• Providing oversight of project risk management, high-risk construction activities, and critical controls.
• Strengthening subcontractor and principal contractor safety management practices.
• Leading incident investigations, audits, assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, regulations, and relevant Australian Standards.
• Maintaining and improving integrated HSEQ management systems.
• Providing meaningful performance reporting and strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Developing HSEQ capability and influencing positive safety behaviours across the business.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

WHS legislation

ISO 45001

Construction risk

Stakeholder influence

Bachelor degree

HSEQ credentials

Education

Bachelor degree

HSEQ credentials

Job description

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced HSEQ Leader to drive the organisation's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality strategy across national commercial construction activities.

The role requires collaboration with senior leadership and operations to elevate safety performance, governance, and proactive risk management. You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on oversight to embed a culture of zero harm.