HSEQ Lead

Fleetwood Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Family support options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fleetwood Australia in Western Australia seeks a senior HSEQ leader to drive Health, Safety, Environment and Quality outcomes across WA manufacturing and project sites. Reporting to the General Manager HSEQ, you will guide the HSEQ function, develop a dedicated HSEQ Advisor, and partner with operations to embed safe, compliant practices while strengthening Fleetwood's safety culture.

This role suits an experienced professional who can influence stakeholders, coach leaders and deliver practical

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' experience in HSEQ or related leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and risk management.
• Experience managing high-risk work activities, contractor management and permit-to-work systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and investigation documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and build capability in leaders.
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Experience in incident investigations and ICAM methodology will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of HSEQ programs across WA operations and sites.
• Coach and develop the HSEQ Advisor, building capability and consistency.
• Partner with leaders to identify risks and drive safety culture improvements.
• Coach managers and supervisors to meet HSEQ responsibilities.
• Provide guidance on legislation, permits-to-work and high-risk activities.
• Lead incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage audits, reporting and governance activities.
• Develop reports, procedures and training materials.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams to influence outcomes.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

WH&S regulations

High-risk work management

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Coaching & capability-building

ICAM methodology

Incident investigations

Education

Diploma in WHS

Job description

Based in High Wycombe, lead HSEQ outcomes across WA operations and make a lasting impact on safety performance

01st September, 2026

Based at our High Wycombe manufacturing facility near Perth Airport, this is a key leadership role responsible for driving Health, Safety, Environment and Quality outcomes across our WA manufacturing operations and project sites.
Reporting to the General Manager HSEQ, you'll lead the HSEQ function across Western Australia, including the leadership and development of a dedicated HSEQ Advisor. You'll partner closely with operational leaders to embed safe, compliant and consistent ways of working while building leadership capability and strengthening Fleetwood's safety culture.
This role is ideal for an experienced HSEQ professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders, coaching leaders and delivering practical safety solutions within construction, manufacturing or other high-risk environments. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while supporting operational teams and leaders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HSEQ programs, systems and initiatives across Western Australian operations.
• Lead, coach and develop the HSEQ Advisor, building capability and driving consistent HSEQ outcomes across the business.
• Partner with leaders to identify risks, improve performance and drive a positive safety culture.
• Coach and support managers and supervisors to effectively meet their HSEQ responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Provide expert guidance on legislation, compliance, permit-to-work systems and high-risk work activities.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage audits, reporting, risk reviews and HSEQ governance activities.
• Develop high-quality reports, procedures, training materials and business communications.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and influence positive HSEQ outcomes.

01st September, 2026

Based at our High Wycombe manufacturing facility near Perth Airport, this is a key leadership role responsible for driving Health, Safety, Environment and Quality outcomes across our WA manufacturing operations and project sites.
Reporting to the General Manager HSEQ, you'll lead the HSEQ function across Western Australia, including the leadership and development of a dedicated HSEQ Advisor. You'll partner closely with operational leaders to embed safe, compliant and consistent ways of working while building leadership capability and strengthening Fleetwood's safety culture.
This role is ideal for an experienced HSEQ professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders, coaching leaders and delivering practical safety solutions within construction, manufacturing or other high-risk environments. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while supporting operational teams and leaders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HSEQ programs, systems and initiatives across Western Australian operations.
• Lead, coach and develop the HSEQ Advisor, building capability and driving consistent HSEQ outcomes across the business.
• Partner with leaders to identify risks, improve performance and drive a positive safety culture.
• Coach and support managers and supervisors to effectively meet their HSEQ responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Provide expert guidance on legislation, compliance, permit-to-work systems and high-risk work activities.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage audits, reporting, risk reviews and HSEQ governance activities.
• Develop high-quality reports, procedures, training materials and business communications.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and influence positive HSEQ outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced HSEQ professional with a strong background in construction, infrastructure, project delivery or other high-risk operational environments. Experience supporting manufacturing operations will also be highly regarded. You understand what good safety leadership looks like and are confident engaging with everyone from frontline teams through to senior leaders.
You are a strong communicator who can influence outcomes, build trust and develop capability across all levels of an organisation. Rather than simply enforcing compliance, you focus on practical solutions that support both operational performance and safety outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• 8-10+ years' experience in HSEQ, WHS or related leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and risk management practices.
• Experience managing high-risk work activities, contractor management and permit-to-work systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and investigation documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and build capability in leaders.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing HSEQ professionals will be highly regarded.
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Experience in incident investigations and ICAM methodology will be highly regarded.

Why Fleetwood?

Join us at a transformative point in our journey and play a key role in shaping impactful change.
Be part of an organisation guided by Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Safe Together and Innovation.
Access professional and career growth opportunities across our group of ASX-listed companies
Take advantage of parental leave and family support options.

About the Company

Fleetwood Australia is leading a construction revolution, redefining the Australian market through the transformative power of modular building. With more than 60 years of experience and a national presence, we are enhancing community wellbeing and setting new benchmarks across key sectors including education, social housing, health, aged care and government projects.
Our vision is to create places where people thrive, and our purpose is to lead the reimagining of sustainable spaces. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work, and we’re committed to creating a supportive, respectful and inclusive environment.